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
Musanze 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 Musanze, Rwanda, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Musanze
Daylight Hours in Musanze
Musanze gets 12h 02m of daylight today. Sunrise in Musanze is at 06:06 and sunset in Musanze is at 18:08.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 02m near the June solstice to 12h 12m near the December solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Musanze
What is the current local time in Musanze?
The live local time in Musanze is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Musanze currently observes CAT, with a standard offset of UTC+02:00.
What time zone is Musanze in?
Musanze uses the CAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+02:00.
Does Musanze observe daylight saving time?
No. Musanze stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Musanze's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Musanze.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 12 Jul ● | 04:49 | 06:05 | 12:07 | 15:31 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:49 | 06:06 | 12:07 | 15:31 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:49 | 06:06 | 12:07 | 15:31 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:50 | 06:06 | 12:07 | 15:31 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:50 | 06:06 | 12:07 | 15:31 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:50 | 06:06 | 12:07 | 15:31 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:50 | 06:06 | 12:07 | 15:31 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Musanze
Sunrise
in Musanze
↑
6:06 AM
Sunset
in Musanze
↓
6:08 PM
Day Length
12h 02m
Dawn
in Musanze
5:43 AM
Dusk
in Musanze
6:30 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Musanze
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
4.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 04:54
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 17:16
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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 20:27 on Sunday, July 12, 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 July 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Musanze today?
Today in Musanze: sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset is at 18:08, giving 12h 02m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Musanze tonight?
The moon phase over Musanze tonight is Waning Crescent with 4.2% illumination.
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.