Current Time in Kigali, Rwanda 🇷🇼
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Kigali ranks
#13 for highest capital city · #67 for largest capital by population.
Lat/Long: 1.94° S, 30.06° E
Elevation: 1,542 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Rwanda
Province: Kigali
IANA Timezone: Africa/Kigali
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Rwanda: CAT
The time now in Kigali, Rwanda is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Kigali currently observes CAT, UTC+2. Kigali 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. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. Kigali lies high in the uplands, around 1542 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 4060 km away. As one of Rwanda's largest cities, Kigali is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
The sun rises over Kigali at 05:38 and sets at 17:48, giving 12h 10m of daylight today.
Kigali Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Kigali
Kigali gets 12h 10m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kigali is at 05:38 and sunset in Kigali is at 17:48.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 00m near the June solstice to 12h 14m near the December solstice.
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Cities Sharing Kigali's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 30 Oct ● | 04:25 | 05:38 | 11:43 | 15:01 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 04:24 | 05:38 | 11:43 | 15:02 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Sun, 1 Nov | 04:24 | 05:37 | 11:43 | 15:02 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Mon, 2 Nov | 04:24 | 05:37 | 11:43 | 15:02 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Tue, 3 Nov | 04:24 | 05:37 | 11:43 | 15:02 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 04:24 | 05:37 | 11:43 | 15:03 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 04:24 | 05:37 | 11:43 | 15:03 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kigali
Sunrise
in Kigali
↑
5:38 AM
Sunset
in Kigali
↓
5:48 PM
Day Length
12h 10m
Dawn
in Kigali
5:16 AM
Dusk
in Kigali
6:10 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kigali
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
75.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 22:18
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 10:36
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Distances & Clock Changes in Kigali
How Far Is Kigali From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 4,060 km | NE (40deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,228 km | ENE (61deg) |
| Paris | 6,246 km | NNW (338deg) |
| Moscow | 6,452 km | N (5deg) |
| London | 6,589 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Singapore | 8,209 km | E (88deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,566 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,484 km | ENE (67deg) |
Kigali's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kigali and you would surface in the open ocean, near 1.9deg N, 149.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kigali
What time is it in Kigali right now?
The current local time in Kigali is 14:53 on Friday, October 30, 2026. Kigali follows the Africa/Kigali time zone.
What time zone is Kigali in?
Kigali 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 Kigali?
Is Kigali on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Kigali as of October 30, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kigali today?
Kigali sees sunrise at 05:38 and sunset at 17:48 today, giving 12h 10m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kigali tonight?
Tonight the moon over Kigali is in its Waning Gibbous phase, lit 75.5%.
What is solar time in Kigali?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kigali, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.