Burundi facts
| Capital | Gitega |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Eastern Africa (landlocked) |
| Area | 27,834 km² · 10,747 sq mi · 6,877,921 acres |
| Languages | French, Kirundi |
| Demonym | Burundian |
| Currency | Burundian Franc (BIF) |
| Time zone | Africa/Maputo · UTC+2 · 9:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +257 |
| Internet domain | .bi |
| Capital coordinates | -3.4271, 29.9246 |
Time difference
Gitega is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Burundi is about 0.3% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Burundi is about 11.5% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Gitega to Washington, D.C.: about 11,711 km (7,277 mi) as the crow flies.
- Gitega to London: about 6,738 km (4,187 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Burundi shares land borders with 3 countries: DR Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Burundi?
The capital of Burundi is Gitega.
How big is Burundi?
Burundi covers about 27,834 km² (10,747 sq mi), ranking 142 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.3% of the size of the United States. It is about 11.5% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Burundi in?
Gitega uses UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) today. When it is noon in Gitega, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Burundi use?
Burundi uses the Burundian Franc (BIF).
What is the country code for Burundi?
The international calling code is +257. From the United States dial 011 257 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 257.
What language is spoken in Burundi?
Official or national languages: French, Kirundi.