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Bujumbura Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Burundi
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Bujumbura, Burundi, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 12, 2026 in Bujumbura, Burundi, sunrise is at 5:45 AM and sunset is at 5:55 PM (Africa/Bujumbura). The day lasts 12h 10m, solar noon is at 11:50 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:12 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:27 PM.
Local date
October 12, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Oct 12, 2026, 4:41 AM
Today’s solar times in Bujumbura
Dawn
5:24 AM
Sunrise
5:45 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:12 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:27 PM
Sunset
5:55 PM
Dusk
6:16 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 10m
Solar noon
11:50 AM
Coordinates
-3.3819, 29.3614
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -3.3819, longitude 29.3614, and the Africa/Bujumbura time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Bujumbura over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 12, 2026 | 5:45 AM | 5:55 PM | 12h 10m |
| TomorrowOct 13, 2026 | 5:44 AM | 5:55 PM | 12h 10m |
| +1 weekOct 19, 2026 | 5:42 AM | 5:54 PM | 12h 11m |
| +1 monthNov 11, 2026 | 5:40 AM | 5:55 PM | 12h 15m |
What these times mean
Bujumbura changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Bujumbura throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:04 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 18m |
| February | 6:11 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 13m |
| March | 6:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 08m |
| April | 6:02 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 02m |
| May | 6:01 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 58m |
| June | 6:06 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 56m |
| July | 6:11 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 56m |
| August | 6:08 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 00m |
| September | 5:56 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 05m |
| October | 5:44 AM | 5:54 PM | 12h 11m |
| November | 5:40 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 16m |
| December | 5:49 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 19m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:40 AM
October 29
Latest sunset
6:25 PM
February 1
Longest day
12h 19m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 56m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Bujumbura with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2031 | 9:16 AM | 95.9% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 3:32 PM | 99.1% |
| Apr 30, 2041 | 1:52 PM | 101.9% |
| May 31, 2049 | 3:59 PM | 96.3% |
| Feb 17, 2064 | 9:00 AM | 92.6% |
Eclipse Syllabus
How to find golden hour for your photo shoot
Find warm, low-angle light using your location, date and Sun position. Check terrain and weather, then choose camera settings for the photograph you want.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bujumbura today?
On October 12, 2026, sunrise in Bujumbura, Burundi is at 5:45 AM and sunset is at 5:55 PM (Africa/Bujumbura).
How long is the day in Bujumbura today?
Today in Bujumbura, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 10m.
When is golden hour in Bujumbura?
Morning golden hour in Bujumbura ends at 6:12 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:27 PM.
What time is solar noon in Bujumbura?
Solar noon in Bujumbura is at 11:50 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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