Kigali, Rwanda
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+2 (GMT+2)
The current local time in Kigali, Rwanda is 19:24:17.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Rwanda
- Region
- Africa
- Population
- 1,132,686
- Coordinates
- 1.95° S, 30.06° E
- Time Zone
- Africa/Kigali
- Currency
- Franc (RWF)
- Languages
- Kinyarwanda, English, French, Swahili
- Country Area
- 26,338 km²
Time Difference Between Kigali 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 Kigali
Current weather conditions in Kigali including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
21°C
Overcast
Humidity
66%
Wind
4.7 km/h
Visibility
26 km
26°
16°
27°
16°
26°
16°
23°
17°
25°
16°
Cities Near Kigali
- Time in Musanze69 km
- Time in Kabale78 km
- Time in Nyagatare78 km
- Time in Gisenyi93 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Kigali
Popular Time Differences
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- Time difference between Kigali and London
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- Time difference between Kigali and Sydney
- Time difference between Kigali and Dubai
- Time difference between Kigali and Singapore
- Time difference between Kigali and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Kigali and Paris
Map of Kigali
Map showing the location of Kigali at coordinates -1.94995, 30.05885.
About Kigali Time
Kigali is located in Africa, Rwandaand follows the Africa/Kigali time zone. The city has a population of approximately 1,132,686 people.
The current local time in Kigali 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 Kigali, 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 Kigali
What time zone is Kigali in?
Kigali is in the Africa/Kigali time zone (GMT+2) in Rwanda.
What is the current UTC offset for Kigali?
Kigali is currently at UTC+2.
Does Kigali observe daylight saving time?
No, Kigali does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+2) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Kigali?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Kigali, Rwanda, updated every second.