Current Time in Kigali, Rwanda
GMT+2 · GMT+2
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About Kigali Time
Kigali is a city in Rwanda, located in Africa. It operates on GMT+2 (GMT+2), with the IANA timezone identifier Africa/Kigali.
Like much of Africa, Kigali observes Daylight Saving Time, shifting its clocks twice a year. Always verify the current offset when scheduling international calls.
Kigali shares its time zone with cities such as Butare, Gitarama, Ruhengeri, Gisenyi and 5 more, meaning the time of day in Kigali matches these locations exactly.
Time Difference from Major World Cities
Quick reference for how Kigali's local time compares to other key business and travel hubs around the world.
| City | Offset | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| New York | +6h | Kigali is 6h ahead |
| London | +1h | Kigali is 1h ahead |
| Paris | ±0h | Same time |
| Dubai | -2h | Kigali is 2h behind |
| Singapore | -6h | Kigali is 6h behind |
| Tokyo | -7h | Kigali is 7h behind |
| Sydney | -8h | Kigali is 8h behind |
| Los Angeles | +9h | Kigali is 9h ahead |
Best Times to Call Kigali
If you are scheduling a call with someone in Kigali during their standard business hours (09:00–17:00 local), here is when that falls in two reference time zones:
- From New York (America/New_York): 09:00 in Kigali =
15:00NYC. 17:00 in Kigali =23:00NYC. - From London (Europe/London): 09:00 in Kigali =
10:00London. 17:00 in Kigali =18:00London.
For other cities, use the meeting planner to find overlapping business hours across multiple time zones simultaneously.