Sunrise
05:40
LOCAL TIME IN KIGALI
Current time in Kigali, Rwanda
It is 1:15 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in Kigali. Kigali is in the Africa/Kigali time zone, UTC+02:00, and is 1 hour ahead of London.
CAT · UTC+02:00No daylight savingCalling code +250
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Kigali
13:15:45
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Working hoursUTC+02:00
55% of the day in Kigali has passed
A little moment in KigaliSunrise and sunset in Kigali today
Local times for 15 October 2026. Calculated from the city’s coordinates.
☀ The sun is up. 4h 34m of daylight left.
Solar noon
11:45
Sunset
17:50
Day length
12h 9m
Kigali time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
Time zone
Africa/Kigali
Abbreviation: CATUTC 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.Coordinates
1.94°S, 30.06°E
Used for sunrise and sunset times.Country
AfricaKigali time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Kigali is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Kigali |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 12:15:45 | Kigali is 1 hour ahead |
| Time in New York | 07:15:45 | Kigali is 6 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 04:15:45 | Kigali is 9 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 15:15:45 | Kigali is 2 hours behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 16:45:45 | Kigali is 3 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 19:15:45 | Kigali is 6 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 20:15:45 | Kigali is 7 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 22:15:45 | Kigali is 9 hours behind |
| UTC | 11:15:45 | Kigali is 2 hours ahead |
Best time to call Kigali
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Kigali 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 Kigali
What time is it in Kigali now?
The current time in Kigali is 1:15 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC+02:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
What time zone is Kigali in?
Kigali uses the Africa/Kigali time zone (CAT). The current UTC offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Kigali observe daylight saving time?
No. Kigali does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kigali and London?
Kigali is 1 hour ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Kigali and New York?
Kigali 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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