Geographic position of Gitarama
Gitarama is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 2.0744° S, 29.7567° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 231 km (144 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 10,250 km (6,369 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 9,788 km (6,082 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,310 km (2,057 mi) east
Gitarama lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Gitarama
With a population of 87,613, Gitarama ranks as the 5th most populous city in Rwanda, out of 45 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Gitarama
Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) is a major international airport located about 44 km (27 mi) from Gitarama.
Current local time at the airport is 19:23:28.
Daylight saving time in Gitarama
Gitarama uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Kigali. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CAT.
Gitarama does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Gitarama
Business hours in Gitarama (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Gitarama
Compare time in Gitarama with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Gitarama in?
Gitarama follows the Africa/Kigali time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Gitarama at UTC+2.
What time is it in Gitarama right now?
The current local time in Gitarama is 19:23:28 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Gitarama observe daylight saving time?
No. Gitarama is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Gitarama?
Gitarama is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Gitarama?
Kigali International Airport (KGL) is the nearest airport to Gitarama, located about 44 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:23:28.
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