Current Time in Gitarama, Rwanda 🇷🇼
Lat/Long: 2.07° S, 29.76° E
Elevation: 1,824 m above sea level
Population rank: #4 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
The time now in Gitarama, Rwanda is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Gitarama currently observes CAT, UTC+2. Gitarama keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Africa/Kigali time zone. 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, Gitarama sees day length barely change from month to month. Gitarama lies high in the uplands, around 1824 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 4093 km away. Gitarama ranks among the biggest cities in Rwanda, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Gitarama gets 12h 08m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:42 and sunset at 17:50.
Gitarama Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Gitarama
Gitarama gets 12h 09m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gitarama is at 05:42 and sunset in Gitarama is at 17:50.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 00m near the June solstice to 12h 14m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Gitarama and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Gitarama right now.
Cities Sharing Gitarama's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gitarama.
Weather in Gitarama
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Prayer Times in Gitarama
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 04:30 | 05:41 | 11:46 | 14:58 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:29 | 05:41 | 11:46 | 14:58 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:29 | 05:41 | 11:46 | 14:59 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:29 | 05:41 | 11:46 | 14:59 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:28 | 05:40 | 11:45 | 14:59 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:28 | 05:40 | 11:45 | 15:00 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:28 | 05:40 | 11:45 | 15:00 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
14-day Forecast for Gitarama
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gitarama
Sunrise
in Gitarama
↑
5:42 AM
Sunset
in Gitarama
↓
5:50 PM
Day Length
12h 08m
Dawn
in Gitarama
5:20 AM
Dusk
in Gitarama
6:12 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Gitarama
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
31.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:59
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:39
Distances & Clock Changes in Gitarama
How Far Is Gitarama From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 4,093 km | NE (41deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,264 km | ENE (61deg) |
| Paris | 6,248 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Moscow | 6,470 km | N (5deg) |
| London | 6,590 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Singapore | 8,242 km | E (88deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,529 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,521 km | ENE (67deg) |
Gitarama's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gitarama and you would surface in the open ocean, near 2.1deg N, 150.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gitarama
What time is it in Gitarama right now?
The current local time in Gitarama is 17:03 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Gitarama follows the Africa/Kigali time zone.
What time zone is Gitarama in?
Clocks in Gitarama follow the Africa/Kigali IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Gitarama?
Is Gitarama on daylight saving time right now?
No — Gitarama is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gitarama today?
In Gitarama today the sun rises at 05:42 and sets at 17:50, giving 12h 08m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gitarama tonight?
Tonight the moon over Gitarama is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 31.2%.
What is solar time in Gitarama?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gitarama, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.