Current Time in Kigali, Rwanda

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

CAT

IANA Identifier

Africa/Kigali

UTC Offset

UTC+2

Country

Rwanda (RW)

Location Details

Coordinates

-1.9403°, 29.8739°

Population

1.1M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Kigali International Airport (KGL) — 10 km

Nearby Cities

• Abuja — Nigeria
• Addis Ababa — Ethiopia
• Algiers — Algeria
• Amman — Jordan
• Amsterdam — Netherlands
• Ankara — Turkey
• Antananarivo — Madagascar
• Athens — Greece

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Kigali in?

Kigali is in the CAT time zone (Africa/Kigali), which is UTC+2 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Kigali observe Daylight Saving Time?

Kigali uses the Africa/Kigali IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Kigali?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Kigali, Rwanda. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Kigali?

Kigali has a UTC offset of UTC+2. This means it is 2 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Kigali?

Kigali is served by Kigali International Airport (KGL).