Current local time in Kigali, Rwanda
CAT · UTC+02:00 · Central Africa Time
About Kigali
Kigali, Rwanda uses the Central Africa Time time zone (Africa/Kigali), currently UTC+02:00. It is the capital of Rwanda. Population: about 745,261.
| Country: | Rwanda |
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| Coordinates: | 1°57′S / 30°04′E |
| Population: | 745,261 |
| Currency: | Rwandan franc (RWF) |
| Languages: | English, French, Kinyarwanda |
| Country calling code: | +250 |
Time zone in Kigali
| 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
Kigali does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kigali today
| Sunrise: | 05:39 |
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| Sunset: | 17:49 |
| Solar noon: | 11:44 |
| Day length: | 12h 10m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:18 – 18:10 |
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 Kigali
- London+1 hKigali is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hKigali is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hKigali is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kigali time
What time zone is Kigali in?
Kigali uses the IANA time zone Africa/Kigali (Central Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Kigali observe daylight saving time?
Kigali does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kigali and London?
Right now Kigali 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 Kigali and New York?
Right now Kigali 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.