Time now in Rwanda

UTC+02:00 • Africa/Kigali (CAT)

Your device clock is 295ms ahead of the detected local time (Africa/Kigali, UTC+02:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.007 seconds.

14:30:04
Saturday, March 14, 2026, week 11

Time in Rwanda now

Rwanda has one official time zone: CAT (UTC+02:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Rwanda is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Rwanda?

Official time in Rwanda is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Rwanda

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Kigali UTC+02:00 Kigali, Gisenyi, Western, Musanze, Northern

List of time zones used in Rwanda (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Africa/Kigali UTC+02:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Rwanda

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Rwanda depends on the region.

  • Kigali: 6 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Rwanda use daylight saving time?

No. Rwanda does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Rwanda?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+2:00 and UTC+2:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Rwanda have?
Rwanda has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Rwanda use daylight saving time?
No. Rwanda does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Rwanda time

To convert Rwanda time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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