Butare, Rwanda
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+2 (GMT+2)
The current local time in Butare, Rwanda is 19:24:16.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Rwanda
- Region
- Africa
- Population
- 62,823
- Coordinates
- 2.60° S, 29.74° E
- Time Zone
- Africa/Kigali
- Currency
- Franc (RWF)
- Languages
- Kinyarwanda, English, French, Swahili
- Country Area
- 26,338 km²
Time Difference Between Butare and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 6h behind | |
| Time in London | 1h behind | |
| Time in Tokyo | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 8h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 2h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 6h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 9h behind | |
| Time in Paris | Same time |
Weather in Butare
Current weather conditions in Butare including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
18°C
Overcast
Humidity
78%
Wind
5.2 km/h
Visibility
35 km
23°
15°
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14°
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16°
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16°
Cities Near Butare
- Time in Ngozi36 km
- Time in Gitarama58 km
- Time in Bukavu100 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Butare
Popular Time Differences
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- Time difference between Butare and Dubai
- Time difference between Butare and Singapore
- Time difference between Butare and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Butare and Paris
Map of Butare
Map showing the location of Butare at coordinates -2.59667, 29.73944.
About Butare Time
Butare is located in Africa, Rwandaand follows the Africa/Kigali time zone. The city has a population of approximately 62,823 people.
The current local time in Butare is determined by the Africa/Kigali time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Butare, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Butare
What time zone is Butare in?
Butare is in the Africa/Kigali time zone (GMT+2) in Rwanda.
What is the current UTC offset for Butare?
Butare is currently at UTC+2.
Does Butare observe daylight saving time?
No, Butare does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+2) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Butare?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Butare, Rwanda, updated every second.