Time in Rwanda
Capital · Kigali
Time zone in Rwanda
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Kigali Central Africa Time |
UTC+02:00 | No | Kigali |
About Rwanda
| Official name: | Republic of Rwanda |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Kigali |
| Region: | Africa · Eastern Africa |
| Population: | 14,104,969 |
| Currency: | Rwandan franc (RWF, FRw) |
| Calling code: | +250 |
| Languages: | English, French, Kinyarwanda |
| ISO codes: | RW / RWA |
| Internet domain: | .rw |
Cities in Rwanda
Public holidays in Rwanda 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 2 Jan — Public Holiday
- 1 Feb — Heroes Day
- 20 Mar — End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) estimated
- 3 Apr — Good Friday
- 6 Apr — Easter Monday
- 7 Apr — Genocide Memorial Day
- 1 May — Labour Day
Frequently asked questions about time in Rwanda
How many time zones does Rwanda have?
Rwanda uses one time zone: Central Africa Time (Africa/Kigali, currently UTC+02:00).
Does Rwanda use daylight saving time?
No. None of Rwanda’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda?
See the live clock on the Kigali time page. Kigali uses Africa/Kigali.