Rwanda · Africa/Kigali
Kigali, Rwanda is in the Africa/Kigali time zone (UTC+02:00) and does not observe daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Kigali's time against major cities around the world, and check Rwanda's public holidays.
Kigali vs the World
Current time difference between Kigali, Rwanda and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Kigali |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:43 AM | UTC−4 | 6h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:43 PM | UTC+1 | 1h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:43 PM | UTC+4 | 2h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 8:13 PM | UTC+5:30 | 3h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:43 PM | UTC+8 | 6h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 11:43 PM | UTC+9 | 7h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:43 AM | UTC+10 | 8h behind |
Business Hours in Kigali (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Kigali, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Kigali | 5:00 PM in Kigali |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| London | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Dubai | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 12:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Singapore | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Sydney | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Rwanda
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Feb 1 | Heroes Day | — | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | — | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | — | public |
| Apr 7 | Genocide Memorial | — | public |
| Apr 10 | Eid al-Fitr | — | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | — | public |
| Jun 17 | Eid al-Adha | — | public |
| Jul 1 | Independence Day | — | public |
| Jul 4 | Liberation Day | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kigali in?
Kigali, Rwanda is in the Africa/Kigali time zone (UTC+02:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Kigali right now?
The current local time in Kigali is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Kigali's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Kigali observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Kigali does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is Kigali's UTC / GMT offset?
Kigali is in Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What is the time difference between Kigali and India?
Kigali (UTC+02:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Kigali and New York?
Kigali (UTC+02:00) is 6 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Kigali's airport code?
Kigali's main airport is KGL — the IATA code many people use when searching for Kigali time.