Current Time in Butembo, Nord Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

5:17:54 AM

05:17:54

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Lubumbashi

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Time zone details

Butembo does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Butembo

Sunrise5:43 AMSolar noon11:46 AMSunset5:49 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Butembo in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Administrative area
North Kivu
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Congolese Franc (CDF)

Practical

Country languages
French, Lingala, Kongo, Swahili, Luba-Lulua
Dialing code
+243
Population
286,242
Elevation
Approximately 1,736 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
0° 08' N / 29° 17' E
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All times shown relative to Butembo local time

Clock changes in Butembo

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 06 min1 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning CrescentMoon illumination15%
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Thursday, November 5, 2026

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 06 min1 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(74.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Crescent (15% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at
Next principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 06 min1 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 06 minNo change
12 hr 06 min1 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 06 min1 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 06 minNo change
12 hr 06 min1 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 06 min1 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Butembo

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Plan around Butembo

Upcoming national public holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo

  1. Christmas Day
  2. New Year's Day
  3. Day of the Martyrs

Nearby scheduled airports for Butembo, Nord Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Savannah AirstripKHXMedium airport · Serves Kihihi, Uganda106 km south-southeast

Source: OurAirports record · KHX

About 106 km (65.7 mi) south-southeast of Butembo

Scheduled airline service in source data

Bunia AirportBUXMedium airport · Serves Bunia189 km north-northeast

Source: OurAirports record · BUX / FZKA

About 189 km (118 mi) north-northeast of Butembo

Scheduled airline service in source data

Goma International AirportGOMLarge airport · Serves Goma201 km south

Source: OurAirports record · GOM / FZNA

About 201 km (125 mi) south of Butembo

Scheduled airline service in source data

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Butembo in?
Butembo uses Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Lubumbashi.
When is the next clock change in Butembo?
No clock changes are scheduled for Butembo in the next 12 months
Does Butembo observe daylight saving time?
No. Butembo uses CAT (UTC+2) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Butembo?
Butembo is UTC+2 all year