Current Time in Rwanda

Rwanda uses Central Africa Time (UTC+2 year-round). No daylight saving time observed.

About the Timezone in Rwanda

Rwanda, with its capital in Kigali, is located in the East Africa region. The country uses Central Africa Time (CAT) year-round, with a fixed offset of UTC+2 year-round. There is no daylight saving time adjustment. Major cities include Kigali, Butare, Gitarama, Ruhengeri, Gisenyi. Rwanda shares UTC+2 with Burundi. Same time. Rwanda is 1 hour behind Uganda. Rwanda shares UTC+2 with eastern DRC. Same time.

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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
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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).

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