Current Time in Nzega, Rwanda 🇷🇼
Lat/Long: 2.48° S, 29.56° E
Elevation: 1,993 m above sea level
Population rank: #11 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 Nzega, Rwanda is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Nzega currently observes CAT, UTC+2. Clocks in Nzega are set to UTC+02:00 under the Africa/Kigali 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. At roughly 1993 m, Nzega is a genuine high-altitude city. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 4142 km away. A major centre in Rwanda, Nzega keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Nzega at 05:42 and sets at 17:52, giving 12h 09m of daylight today.
Nzega Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Nzega
Nzega gets 12h 09m of daylight today. Sunrise in Nzega is at 05:42 and sunset in Nzega is at 17:52.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 58m near the June solstice to 12h 16m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Nzega and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Nzega right now.
Cities Sharing Nzega's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Nzega.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 04:30 | 05:42 | 11:47 | 14:58 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:30 | 05:42 | 11:47 | 14:59 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:30 | 05:41 | 11:47 | 14:59 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:29 | 05:41 | 11:46 | 14:59 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:29 | 05:41 | 11:46 | 15:00 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:29 | 05:41 | 11:46 | 15:00 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:28 | 05:40 | 11:46 | 15:00 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
14-day Forecast for Nzega
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Nzega
Sunrise
in Nzega
↑
5:42 AM
Sunset
in Nzega
↓
5:52 PM
Day Length
12h 09m
Dawn
in Nzega
5:21 AM
Dusk
in Nzega
6:13 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Nzega
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
31.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:59
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:41
Distances & Clock Changes in Nzega
How Far Is Nzega From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 4,142 km | NE (40deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,306 km | ENE (61deg) |
| Paris | 6,282 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Moscow | 6,517 km | N (5deg) |
| London | 6,625 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Singapore | 8,266 km | E (88deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,491 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,559 km | ENE (67deg) |
Nzega's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Nzega and you would surface in the open ocean, near 2.5deg N, 150.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nzega
What time is it in Nzega right now?
The current local time in Nzega is 17:01 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Nzega follows the Africa/Kigali time zone.
What time zone is Nzega in?
Nzega runs on the Africa/Kigali IANA time zone (UTC+02:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Nzega?
Is Nzega on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 16, 2026, Nzega is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nzega today?
Nzega sees sunrise at 05:42 and sunset at 17:52 today, giving 12h 09m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Nzega tonight?
Tonight the moon over Nzega is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 31.2%.
What is solar time in Nzega?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Nzega, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.