Current Time in Gisenyi
About Gisenyi
Gisenyi is located in Rwanda, in the Southern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 172,357. It runs on Africa/Kigali time, currently UTC+2:00 relative to UTC. Gisenyi does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryRwanda
- Population172,357
- Latitude-1.7028°
- Longitude29.2564°
- Time zoneAfrica/Kigali
- Current UTC offsetUTC+2:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Gisenyi Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Gisenyi's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Gisenyi
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Daylight Saving Time
Gisenyi does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+2:00 year-round.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Gisenyi
What time zone is Gisenyi in?
Gisenyi, Rwanda uses the Africa/Kigali time zone. It is currently on CAT (UTC+2:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Gisenyi observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Gisenyi does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+2:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gisenyi today?
The sun rises at 5:45 AM and sets at 5:54 PM in Gisenyi today, giving 12h 8m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Gisenyi and New York City?
New York City is 6 hours behind Gisenyi right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Gisenyi?
Gisenyi is currently UTC+2:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.