Current local time in Musanze, Rwanda
CAT · UTC+02:00 · Central Africa Time
About Musanze
Musanze, Northern, Rwanda uses the Central Africa Time time zone (Africa/Kigali), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 86,685.
| Country: | Rwanda |
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| State / region: | Northern |
| Coordinates: | 1°30′S / 29°38′E |
| Population: | 86,685 |
| Currency: | Rwandan franc (RWF) |
| Languages: | English, French, Kinyarwanda |
| Country calling code: | +250 |
Time zone in Musanze
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Kigali |
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| Time zone name: | Central Africa Time (CAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Musanze does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Musanze today
| Sunrise: | 05:41 |
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| Sunset: | 17:50 |
| Solar noon: | 11:45 |
| Day length: | 12h 09m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:20 – 18:11 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Musanze
- London+1 hMusanze is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hMusanze is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hMusanze is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Musanze time
What time zone is Musanze in?
Musanze uses the IANA time zone Africa/Kigali (Central Africa Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Musanze observe daylight saving time?
Musanze does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Musanze and London?
Right now Musanze is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Musanze and New York?
Right now Musanze is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.