Time zone
Africa/Kigali
Abbreviation: CAT
TIME IN RWANDA
Current time in Rwanda
It is 12:00 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in Rwanda. The whole country shares one time zone, UTC+02:00, and does not change its clocks.
CAT · UTC+02:00No daylight savingCalling code +2501 time zone
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Kigali
12:00:48
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Working hoursUTC+02:00
50% of the day in Rwanda has passed
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Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
UTC offset now
UTC+02:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+250
International dialling code for Rwanda.Capital
Kigali
Region: AfricaCities listed
1
Main cities with live clocks below.Time in cities across Rwanda
All of these cities share the same local time.
Rwanda time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Rwanda is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Rwanda |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 11:00:48 | Rwanda is 1 hour ahead |
| Time in New York | 06:00:48 | Rwanda is 6 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 03:00:48 | Rwanda is 9 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 14:00:48 | Rwanda is 2 hours behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 15:30:48 | Rwanda is 3 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 18:00:48 | Rwanda is 6 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 19:00:48 | Rwanda is 7 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 21:00:48 | Rwanda is 9 hours behind |
| UTC | 10:00:48 | Rwanda is 2 hours ahead |
Best time to call Rwanda
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Rwanda today look like this elsewhere.
London08:00 – 16:00Thu 15 Oct
New York03:00 – 11:00Thu 15 Oct
Dubai11:00 – 19:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney18:00 – 02:00Thu 15 Oct
Questions about time in Rwanda
What time is it in Rwanda now?
The current time in Rwanda is 12:00 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC+02:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
How many time zones does Rwanda have?
Rwanda uses one time zone, Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
Does Rwanda observe daylight saving time?
No. Rwanda does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Rwanda and London?
Rwanda is 1 hour ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Rwanda and New York?
Rwanda is 6 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Rwanda?
The international calling code for Rwanda is +250. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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