Time Now in Gisenyi, Rwanda 🇷🇼
Lat/Long: 1.7° S, 29.26° E
Elevation: 1,461 m above sea level
Population rank: #2 of 27 cities in Rwanda by population
Province: Western Province
IANA Timezone: Africa/Kigali
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Rwanda: CAT
Local time in Gisenyi runs on a UTC+02:00 offset (Africa/Kigali). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Sitting close to the equator, Gisenyi sees day length barely change from month to month. At roughly 1461 m, Gisenyi is a genuine high-altitude city. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 4098 km away. Gisenyi ranks among the biggest cities in Rwanda, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Gisenyi gets 12h 04m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:00 and sunset at 18:04.
Time & Daylight in Gisenyi
Daylight Hours in Gisenyi
Gisenyi gets 12h 04m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gisenyi is at 06:00 and sunset in Gisenyi is at 18:04.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 01m near the June solstice to 12h 13m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 2 Sep ● | 04:49 | 06:00 | 12:02 | 15:17 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:48 | 06:00 | 12:02 | 15:16 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:48 | 05:59 | 12:02 | 15:16 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:48 | 05:59 | 12:01 | 15:15 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:47 | 05:58 | 12:01 | 15:14 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 04:47 | 05:58 | 12:01 | 15:13 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 04:47 | 05:58 | 12:00 | 15:12 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gisenyi
Sunrise
in Gisenyi
↑
6:00 AM
Sunset
in Gisenyi
↓
6:04 PM
Day Length
12h 04m
Dawn
in Gisenyi
5:39 AM
Dusk
in Gisenyi
6:26 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Gisenyi
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
69.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 22:28
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 10:46
Distances & Clock Changes in Gisenyi
How Far Is Gisenyi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 4,098 km | NE (41deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,294 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Paris | 6,189 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Moscow | 6,434 km | N (6deg) |
| London | 6,532 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Singapore | 8,297 km | E (88deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,495 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,556 km | ENE (67deg) |
Gisenyi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gisenyi and you would surface in the open ocean, near 1.7deg N, 150.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gisenyi
What time is it in Gisenyi right now?
The current local time in Gisenyi is 16:55 on Wednesday, September 02, 2026. Gisenyi follows the Africa/Kigali time zone.
What time zone is Gisenyi in?
Gisenyi runs on the Africa/Kigali IANA time zone (UTC+02:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Gisenyi?
Is Gisenyi on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 02, 2026, Gisenyi is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gisenyi today?
In Gisenyi today the sun rises at 06:00 and sets at 18:04, giving 12h 04m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gisenyi tonight?
The moon phase over Gisenyi tonight is Waning Gibbous with 69.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Gisenyi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gisenyi, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.