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Current Time in Rwanda

Rwanda is on Central Africa Time – CAT (UTC+2) right now. Rwanda does not observe daylight saving time.

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Time zone of Rwanda

Time zoneCentral Africa Time
AbbreviationCAT
UTC offsetUTC+2
IANA time zone idAfrica/Maputo
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Rwanda and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York7 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles10 hours behind--:--
London2 hours behind--:--
Paris1 hour behind--:--
Dubai2 hours ahead--:--
India3 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila6 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo7 hours ahead--:--
Sydney9 hours ahead--:--
Toronto7 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Rwanda

Rwanda does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+2 all year, so conversions never shift.

Rwanda time FAQ

What time is it in Rwanda right now?

Rwanda is on CAT (UTC+2). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Rwanda, updated every second.

What time zone is Rwanda in?

Rwanda is in Central Africa Time, abbreviated CAT, UTC+2. Its IANA time zone id is Africa/Maputo.

Does Rwanda observe daylight saving time?

No. Rwanda stays on UTC+2 all year.

What is the time difference between Rwanda and New York?

New York is 7 hours behind Rwanda.

Current time in Rwanda cities

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.