Current Date And Time In Bunia, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Thursday, 13 August 2026
18:30:10 WAT
State: Ituri
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 399,282
District: Bunia
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Bunia, a city in Ituri, Democratic Republic Of The Congo in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Bunia — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Bunia | |
| District / County | Bunia | |
| State | Ituri | |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 399,282 | |
| Area | 57.60 km² (22.24 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Ituri | #1 of 4 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Congolese Franc | |
| Code ISO-4217 | CDF | |
| Symbol | Fr | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +243 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .cd | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1,265 | |
| In Feet | 4,150 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 1.56 | |
| Longitude | 30.25 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 1.559° N 30.252° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 33' 34" N 30° 15' 8" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 33.56' N 30° 15.13' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Ntoroko, Uganda (63 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 to +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:57 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:10 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 12m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lubumbashi | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1946-01-01 |
Bunia is a city situated in Ituri, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, within Africa. It falls under Bunia, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Bunia as a State / Province Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Ituri
The latitude and longitude of Bunia pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,265 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Bunia on the map
Bunia runs on UTC +01:00 to +02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Bunia run on Congolese Franc (CDF), shown with the symbol Fr. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Bunia exchange rates
To ring a number in Bunia from outside Democratic Republic Of The Congo, dial +243 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Bunia and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Bunia ranks #1 of 4 cities in Ituri. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Ituri market. › Cities near Bunia
Bunia has a recorded population of approximately 399,282 people. That places it #1 of 4 cities with population data in Ituri. Browse more cities in Ituri for comparison.
Bunia spans approximately 57.60 square kilometers (22.24 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Bunia sits within Bunia, is part of Ituri in Democratic Republic Of The Congo. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Bunia keeps UTC +01:00 to +02:00. Today the sun rises around 04:57 AM and sets around 05:10 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Bunia price in Congolese franc (CDF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Bunia currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Bunia lands you closest to Ntoroko, Uganda, about 63 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Bunia sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
