Current time in Rwanda

23:44:41
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC+2 5 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Kigali
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Time zone of Rwanda

The time in Rwanda (Kigali) follows the Africa/Kigali time zone, currently UTC+2. 5 hours ahead of Brasília.

Rwanda
23:44:41
Brasília
18:44:41

How to call or schedule a meeting with Rwanda

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 14:00 in Rwanda; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 23:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time.

Rwanda: sunrise today at 05:37 · sunset at 17:48 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Kigali
Continent
Africa
Area
26,338 km² (10,169 sq mi)
Population
about 11 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Rwandan franc (RWF)
Languages
Kinyarwanda, English, French, Swahili
Calling code
+250
Internet domain
.rw

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Rwanda right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Rwanda?

5 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Rwanda changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Rwanda in?

Rwanda follows Africa/Kigali, currently UTC+2. The reference location is Kigali.

Does Rwanda have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Rwanda does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Rwanda from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time (14:00 to 18:00 in Rwanda).

What is the capital of Rwanda?

The capital of Rwanda is Kigali. The country covers about 26,338 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Rwanda use?

The currency is the Rwandan franc (RWF). To call from abroad, dial +250 before the number. Websites use the .rw domain.