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Current Time in Kigali, Rwanda

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

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Africa/Maputo

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Time zone of Kigali

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

Time difference between Kigali 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 Kigali

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

Kigali time FAQ

What time is it in Kigali right now?

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

What time zone is Kigali in?

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

Does Kigali observe daylight saving time?

No. Kigali stays on UTC+2 all year.

What is the time difference between Kigali and New York?

New York is 7 hours behind Kigali.

Other cities in Rwanda

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