Current local time in Kigali, Rwanda
The live clock above shows the time in Kigali. Kigali is in the Africa/Kigali time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | Rwanda |
|---|---|
| Region | Kigali City |
| Population | about 803,000 |
| Coordinates | 1.95° S, 30.06° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Kigali |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Kigali doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:03 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:01 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| September equinox | 5:49 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:50 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 14 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kigali at about 12:08 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 0 minutes behind the sun, because Kigali sits at 30.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Kigali time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kigali |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind in Jan, 9 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 6 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Kigali |
|---|---|---|
| Nyanza | 57 km (35 mi) | same time |
| Goma, DR Congo | 98 km (61 mi) | same time |
| Bukavu, DR Congo | 149 km (93 mi) | same time |
| Bujumbura, Burundi | 176 km (110 mi) | same time |
| Uvira, DR Congo | 188 km (117 mi) | same time |
| Butembo, DR Congo | 247 km (154 mi) | same time |
| Beni, DR Congo | 280 km (174 mi) | same time |
| Mwanza, Tanzania | 325 km (202 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Other cities in Rwanda
Questions people ask
What time zone is Kigali in?
Kigali is in the Africa/Kigali time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Kigali have daylight saving time?
Kigali doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Kigali when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kigali's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 0 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).