Current Time in Rwanda 🇷🇼

Q: What is the capital of Rwanda and what time is it there?

The capital of Rwanda is Kigali . You can see its current local time and time zone on the Kigali city page.

Continent: Africa

Capital City: Kigali

Largest Cities:

Kigali (Pop. 1,100,000)
Gisenyi (Pop. 172,357)
Butare (Pop. 89,600)
Musanze (Pop. 86,685)
Rwamagana (Pop. 47,203)

ISO Alpha 2/3: RW, RWA

Uses Daylight Savings Time: No ❌

IANA Time Zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00)

Time Zones: CAT

Provinces in Rwanda

All Cities in Rwanda by alphabetical order

Time.you features the exact time for 24 cities in Rwanda.
Select a letter to view all cities:

B G K M R

Time Now in Major Cities in Rwanda

Kigali Thu 14:18:34
Gisenyi Thu 14:18:34
Butare Thu 14:18:34
Musanze Thu 14:18:34
Rwamagana Thu 14:18:34

City	Current Time
Kigali	Thu 14:18:34
Gisenyi	Thu 14:18:34
Butare	Thu 14:18:34
Musanze	Thu 14:18:34
Rwamagana	Thu 14:18:34

Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Rwanda

Africa/Kigali Thu 14:18:34
Africa/Maputo Thu 14:18:34

Timezone	Current Time
Africa/Kigali	Thu 14:18:34
Africa/Maputo	Thu 14:18:34

Time Zone Converters used in Rwanda

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Sunrise and Sunset in Rwanda (24 Locations)

Kigali

↑ 5:57 AM

↓ 5:58 PM
Gisenyi

↑ 6:00 AM

↓ 6:01 PM
Butare

↑ 6:00 AM

↓ 5:58 PM
Musanze

↑ 5:58 AM

↓ 6:00 PM
Rwamagana

↑ 5:56 AM

↓ 5:56 PM

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
Kigali	↑ 5:57 AM	↓ 5:58 PM
Gisenyi	↑ 6:00 AM	↓ 6:01 PM
Butare	↑ 6:00 AM	↓ 5:58 PM
Musanze	↑ 5:58 AM	↓ 6:00 PM
Rwamagana	↑ 5:56 AM	↓ 5:56 PM

Current Weather in Rwanda (24 Locations)

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about Rwanda

Population	12,301,939
Area	26,338 km²
ISO Numeric Code	646
FIPS Code	RW
Top Level Domain	.rw
Currency	Franc (RWF)
Phone Prefix	+250
Country Code	+250
Languages	EN-RW (en-RW), FR-RW (fr-RW), RW (rw), SW (sw)
Neighbouring Countries	🇧🇮 Burundi, 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of Congo, 🇹🇿 Tanzania, 🇺🇬 Uganda

Upcoming Public Holidays in Rwanda

This year, Rwanda observes 19 public holidays, with 21 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Independence Day on 01 Jul. The most recently passed holiday was Eid al-Adha (estimated). Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Rwanda to plan your schedule.

Independence Day 01 Jul • Wednesday
Liberation Day 04 Jul • Saturday
Liberation Day (observed) 06 Jul • Monday
Umuganura Day 07 Aug • Friday
Assumption Day 15 Aug • Saturday
Assumption Day (observed) 17 Aug • Monday
Christmas Day 25 Dec • Friday
Boxing Day 26 Dec • Saturday
Boxing Day (observed) 28 Dec • Monday
New Year's Day 01 Jan • Friday

Frequently Asked Questions about the time in Rwanda

What time is it in Rwanda right now?

The current local time in Rwanda is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Rwanda spans 2 time zones, so the time can vary by region.

How many time zones does Rwanda have?

Rwanda spans 2 time zones, so the local time depends on which part of the country you are in.

Does Rwanda use daylight saving time (DST)?

No, Rwanda does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay the same all year round.

What is the capital of Rwanda and what time is it there?

The capital of Rwanda is Kigali. You can see its current local time and time zone on the Kigali city page.

When is the next public holiday in Rwanda?

The next public holiday in Rwanda is Independence Day on 01 Jul.

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