Current Time in Kigali, Rwanda 🇷🇼
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
Kigali is in the Africa/Kigali time zone (UTC+02:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Kigali, Rwanda, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Kigali
Kigali gets 12h 00m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kigali is at 05:59 and sunset in Kigali is at 17:59.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 00m near the June solstice to 12h 14m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 13 Jun ● | 04:42 | 05:59 | 11:59 | 15:24 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:42 | 05:59 | 11:59 | 15:24 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:42 | 05:59 | 12:00 | 15:24 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:43 | 06:00 | 12:00 | 15:25 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:43 | 06:00 | 12:00 | 15:25 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 04:43 | 06:00 | 12:00 | 15:25 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 04:43 | 06:00 | 12:01 | 15:25 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kigali
Sunrise
in Kigali
↑
5:59 AM
Sunset
in Kigali
↓
5:59 PM
Day Length
12h 00m
Dawn
in Kigali
5:36 AM
Dusk
in Kigali
6:22 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kigali
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
2.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:00
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 17:21
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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 22:52 on Saturday, June 13, 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 — Kigali is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kigali today?
Today in Kigali: sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset is at 17:59, giving 12h 00m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kigali tonight?
The moon phase over Kigali tonight is Waning Crescent with 2.6% illumination.
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.