Current Time in Rwanda
Rwanda uses Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Rwanda below.
Time across Rwanda
1 cities trackedRwanda is in a single time zone — Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| KigaliCapital | --:-- | Africa/Kigali · +02:00KGL |
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 |
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 | 9:09 AM | UTC−4 | 6h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:09 PM | UTC+1 | 1h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:09 PM | UTC+4 | 2h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:39 PM | UTC+5:30 | 3h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:09 PM | UTC+8 | 6h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:09 PM | UTC+9 | 7h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:09 PM | 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Rwanda in?
Rwanda uses Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Rwanda right now?
The current time in Kigali is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Rwanda observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Rwanda does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Rwanda have?
Rwanda has 1 time zone (Africa/Kigali).
What is Rwanda's UTC / GMT offset?
Rwanda is in Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Rwanda?
Yes — the whole of Rwanda shares one time zone (Africa/Kigali, UTC+02:00).
What is the time difference between Rwanda and India?
Rwanda (UTC+02:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.