Current Time in Kigali, Rwanda 🇷🇼
The current local time in Kigali, Rwanda is 13:38:06 (CAT) on Sunday, 5 July 2026. Kigali is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 1,100,000. The sun rises at about 06:04 and sets at 18:05 today (12h 01m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:05
- 12h 01m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Kigali
Kigali, Rwanda keeps CAT (UTC+02:00). Kigali does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 06:04 and sets at about 18:05 local time, giving Kigali 12h 01m of daylight.
Right now it is 13:38 on Sunday in Kigali (UTC+02:00). When it is 13:38 here, it is 07:38 in New York (6h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Kigali
- Use the Africa/Kigali IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Kigali to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 07:38 Sun | 6h behind |
| Los Angeles | 04:38 Sun | 9h behind |
| London | 12:38 Sun | 1h behind |
| Paris | 13:38 Sun | same time |
| Dubai | 15:38 Sun | 2h ahead |
| Mumbai | 17:08 Sun | 3.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 19:38 Sun | 6h ahead |
| Tokyo | 20:38 Sun | 7h ahead |
| Sydney | 21:38 Sun | 8h ahead |
Best next checks from Kigali
Compare Kigali with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Rwanda.
Business-hours overlap from Kigali
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Kigali overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Kigali time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 | 8 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-15:00 | 11:00-17:00 | 6 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-13:30 | 12:30-17:00 | 4.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Kigali time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kigali in?
Kigali uses CAT (UTC+02:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Kigali observe daylight saving time?
No - Kigali keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Kigali today?
Today the sun rises around 06:04 and sets around 18:05 in Kigali, about 12h 01m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Kigali and other cities?
When it is 13:38 in Kigali, it is 07:38 in New York (6h behind). See the table above for Kigali's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Kigali
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Africa/Kigali IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Rwanda time page.
Local entity signals for Kigali
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Kigali.
| Country | Rwanda |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00) |
| Coordinates | -1.94, 30.06 |
| Population signal | About 1,100,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:04, sunset 18:05, 12h 01m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Africa/Kigali time-zone page for rules, the Rwanda country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 1.94° S, 30.06° E
Population: 1,100,000
Country: 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Rwanda: CAT