Time Now in Gikongoro, Rwanda 🇷🇼
Lat/Long: 2.46° S, 29.57° E
Elevation: 1,881 m above sea level
Population rank: #17 of 27 cities in Rwanda by population
Province: Southern Province
IANA Timezone: Africa/Kigali
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Rwanda: CAT
Gikongoro sits in the Africa/Kigali time zone, UTC+02:00. Gikongoro does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. Gikongoro lies high in the uplands, around 1881 m above sea level. Gikongoro is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 4139 km off. Gikongoro is a significant city in Rwanda, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Gikongoro at 06:08 and sets at 18:07, giving 11h 59m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Gikongoro
Daylight Hours in Gikongoro
Gikongoro gets 11h 59m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gikongoro is at 06:08 and sunset in Gikongoro is at 18:07.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 58m near the June solstice to 12h 16m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Gikongoro and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Gikongoro right now.
Other Cities in Rwanda with Local Time
Cities Sharing Gikongoro's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gikongoro.
Weather in Gikongoro
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Prayer Times in Gikongoro
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 22 Jul ● | 04:52 | 06:08 | 12:08 | 15:31 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:52 | 06:08 | 12:08 | 15:31 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 04:53 | 06:08 | 12:08 | 15:31 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 04:53 | 06:08 | 12:08 | 15:31 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 04:53 | 06:08 | 12:08 | 15:31 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 04:53 | 06:08 | 12:08 | 15:31 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Tue, 28 Jul | 04:53 | 06:08 | 12:08 | 15:31 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
14-day Forecast for Gikongoro
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gikongoro
Sunrise
in Gikongoro
↑
6:08 AM
Sunset
in Gikongoro
↓
6:07 PM
Day Length
11h 59m
Dawn
in Gikongoro
5:46 AM
Dusk
in Gikongoro
6:30 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Gikongoro
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
60.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 13:11
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:52
Distances & Clock Changes in Gikongoro
How Far Is Gikongoro From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 4,139 km | NE (40deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,304 km | ENE (61deg) |
| Paris | 6,280 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Moscow | 6,515 km | N (5deg) |
| London | 6,623 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Singapore | 8,265 km | E (88deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,493 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,557 km | ENE (67deg) |
Gikongoro's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gikongoro and you would surface in the open ocean, near 2.5deg N, 150.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gikongoro
What time is it in Gikongoro right now?
The current local time in Gikongoro is 13:44 on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Gikongoro follows the Africa/Kigali time zone.
What time zone is Gikongoro in?
Gikongoro uses the Africa/Kigali IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Gikongoro?
Is Gikongoro on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of July 22, 2026, Gikongoro is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gikongoro today?
Today in Gikongoro: sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset is at 18:07, giving 11h 59m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gikongoro tonight?
The moon phase over Gikongoro tonight is First Quarter with 60.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Gikongoro?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gikongoro, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.