Time Now in Musanze, Rwanda 🇷🇼
Lat/Long: 1.5° S, 29.63° E
Elevation: 1,849 m above sea level
Population rank: #5 of 27 cities in Rwanda by population
Province: Northern Province
IANA Timezone: Africa/Kigali
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Rwanda: CAT
Local time in Musanze runs on a UTC+02:00 offset (Africa/Kigali). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. 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. Musanze lies high in the uplands, around 1849 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 4054 km away. Musanze ranks among the biggest cities in Rwanda, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Today Musanze sees 12h 04m between a 05:59 sunrise and a 18:04 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Musanze
Daylight Hours in Musanze
Musanze gets 12h 04m of daylight today. Sunrise in Musanze is at 05:59 and sunset in Musanze is at 18:04.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 02m near the June solstice to 12h 12m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 30 Aug ● | 04:48 | 05:59 | 12:02 | 15:18 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Mon, 31 Aug | 04:48 | 05:59 | 12:01 | 15:17 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 04:47 | 05:59 | 12:01 | 15:16 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 04:47 | 05:58 | 12:01 | 15:15 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:47 | 05:58 | 12:01 | 15:15 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:46 | 05:58 | 12:00 | 15:14 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:46 | 05:57 | 12:00 | 15:13 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Musanze
Sunrise
in Musanze
↑
5:59 AM
Sunset
in Musanze
↓
6:04 PM
Day Length
12h 04m
Dawn
in Musanze
5:38 AM
Dusk
in Musanze
6:25 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Musanze
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
95.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 19:53
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 07:27
Distances & Clock Changes in Musanze
How Far Is Musanze From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 4,054 km | NE (41deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,247 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Paris | 6,183 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Moscow | 6,408 km | N (5deg) |
| London | 6,526 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Singapore | 8,255 km | E (88deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,542 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,510 km | ENE (67deg) |
Musanze's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Musanze and you would surface in the open ocean, near 1.5deg N, 150.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Musanze
What time is it in Musanze right now?
The current local time in Musanze is 05:11 on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Musanze follows the Africa/Kigali time zone.
What time zone is Musanze in?
Musanze 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 Musanze?
Is Musanze on daylight saving time right now?
No — Musanze is not currently observing daylight saving time as of August 30, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Musanze today?
In Musanze today the sun rises at 05:59 and sets at 18:04, giving 12h 04m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Musanze tonight?
Tonight the moon over Musanze is in its Waning Gibbous phase, lit 95.8%.
What is solar time in Musanze?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Musanze, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.