PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Kigali
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Central Africa Time
- IANA zone
- Africa/Kigali
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Rwanda
- Region
- Kigali
- Population
- 1,132,686
- Coordinates
- 1.95° S, 30.06° E
- Elevation
- 1542 m
Kigali is the capital of Rwanda, with a population of about 1,132,686. It uses the Central Africa Time time zone (IANA identifier Africa/Kigali).
Kigali does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+2 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Lubumbashi, Lusaka, Pretoria.
Because Kigali lies at 1.95° S, 30.06° E, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 12 h 01 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 12 h 14 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:03 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 6:01 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 01 min |
| September equinox | 5:49 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| December solstice | 5:50 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 14 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kigali in?
Kigali is in the Central Africa Time time zone, IANA identifier Africa/Kigali. The UTC offset is UTC+2.
Does Kigali have daylight saving time?
No. Kigali stays on UTC+2 all year.
What is the time difference between Kigali and New York?
In January New York is 7 hours behind Kigali, and in July it is 6 hours behind Kigali, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Kigali and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Kigali, and in July it is 9 hours behind Kigali, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kigali?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:01 AM and sets at about 6:01 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 5:50 AM and sets at about 6:04 PM (local time).