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Central Africa Time (CAT) · UTC+2 · Capital: Kigali
About Rwanda
Rwanda is a landlocked East African country, surrounded by Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, Burundi to the south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. Its capital is Kigali. Rwanda is known as “The Land of the Thousand Hills”, due to its high elevation. The mountainous regions of the west, gradually give their place to a vast savannah in the east. The country is of great ecological importance, as it is the home for many unique plants and endangered animal species, including the famous silverback gorilla.
The country’s population is predominately young and live in rural areas. Although the country suffered greatly from the 1994 Rwandan genocide, it is surprisingly stable and has strengthened since. As far as western tourists go, Rwanda is one of the most welcoming and open countries in Africa. Interestingly, the country has a vibrant pop music scene, ranging from hip-hop to raga and R&B. The official language of Rwanda is Kinyarwanda, but colonisation has left its mark, so people might speak some English, German or French as well.
The currency of Rwanda is the Rwandan Franc.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rwanda in?
Rwanda uses Central Africa Time (CAT), which is UTC+2 at the moment.
How many time zones does Rwanda have?
Rwanda has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+2 right now.
Does Rwanda observe daylight saving time?
No. Rwanda does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+2 all year round.
What time is it in Kigali right now?
Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, is on Central Africa Time (CAT), UTC+2. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Rwanda and London?
Rwanda is currently 1 hour ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Rwanda and New York?
Rwanda is currently 6 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Rwanda?
Office hours in Rwanda (9:00–17:00 local time) are 08:00–16:00 in London and 03:00–11:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Africa are on the same time as Rwanda?
Right now these countries in Africa share UTC+2: Botswana, Burundi, Lesotho, Libya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa….
What is the dialling code for Rwanda?
The international dialling code for Rwanda is +250.