Current local time in Gisenyi, Rwanda
CAT · UTC+02:00 · Central Africa Time
About Gisenyi
Gisenyi, Western, Rwanda uses the Central Africa Time time zone (Africa/Kigali), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 83,623.
| Country: | Rwanda |
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| State / region: | Western |
| Coordinates: | 1°42′S / 29°15′E |
| Population: | 83,623 |
| Currency: | Rwandan franc (RWF) |
| Languages: | English, French, Kinyarwanda |
| Country calling code: | +250 |
Time zone in Gisenyi
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Kigali |
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| Time zone name: | Central Africa Time (CAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Gisenyi does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Gisenyi today
| Sunrise: | 05:42 |
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| Sunset: | 17:52 |
| Solar noon: | 11:47 |
| Day length: | 12h 09m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:21 – 18:13 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Gisenyi
- London+1 hGisenyi is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hGisenyi is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hGisenyi is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Gisenyi time
What time zone is Gisenyi in?
Gisenyi uses the IANA time zone Africa/Kigali (Central Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Gisenyi observe daylight saving time?
Gisenyi does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Gisenyi and London?
Right now Gisenyi is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Gisenyi and New York?
Right now Gisenyi is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.