Current Time in Rwanda
Rwanda uses Central Africa Time (UTC+2 year-round). No daylight saving time observed.
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Rwanda Timezone Details
- Country
- Rwanda
- Capital
- Kigali
- Timezone
- Central Africa Time (CAT)
- IANA Name
- Africa/Maputo
- UTC Offset
- UTC+2 year-round
- Daylight Saving
- No
- Region
- East Africa
- Major Cities
- Kigali, Butare, Gitarama, Ruhengeri, Gisenyi
Rwanda uses Central Africa Time. This timezone does not observe daylight saving time. View the full timezone page for DST rules, offset comparisons, and all countries in this zone.
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Time Differences
- vs Burundi (CAT) (UTC+2)
- Rwanda shares UTC+2 with Burundi. Same time.
- vs Uganda (EAT) (UTC+3)
- Rwanda is 1 hour behind Uganda.
- vs DRC East (CAT) (UTC+2)
- Rwanda shares UTC+2 with eastern DRC. Same time.
Frequently asked questions
Does Rwanda have daylight saving time?
No. Rwanda has never observed daylight saving time. The country stays on CAT (UTC+2) year-round.
What timezone is Kigali in?
Kigali uses Central Africa Time (CAT), which is UTC+2. Same timezone as Burundi, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and other central African nations.
What is the time difference between Rwanda and the UK?
Rwanda is 2 hours ahead of UK GMT (winter) and 1 hour ahead of UK BST (summer).