Geographic position of Rwamagana
Rwamagana is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 1.9487° S, 30.4347° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 217 km (135 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 10,236 km (6,360 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 9,802 km (6,091 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,386 km (2,104 mi) east
Rwamagana 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 Rwamagana
With a population of 47,203, Rwamagana ranks as the 9th most populous city in Rwanda, out of 45 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Rwamagana
Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) is a major international airport located about 33 km (20 mi) from Rwamagana.
Current local time at the airport is 19:24:48.
Daylight saving time in Rwamagana
Rwamagana uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Kigali. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CAT.
Rwamagana does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Rwamagana
Business hours in Rwamagana (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 Rwamagana
Compare time in Rwamagana with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Rwamagana in?
Rwamagana 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 Rwamagana at UTC+2.
What time is it in Rwamagana right now?
The current local time in Rwamagana is 19:24:48 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Rwamagana observe daylight saving time?
No. Rwamagana is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Rwamagana?
Rwamagana is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Rwamagana?
Kigali International Airport (KGL) is the nearest airport to Rwamagana, located about 33 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:24:48.
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