Rwanda facts
| Capital | Kigali |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Eastern Africa (landlocked) |
| Area | 26,338 km² · 10,169 sq mi · 6,508,251 acres |
| Languages | English, French, Kinyarwanda |
| Demonym | Rwandan |
| Currency | Rwandan Franc (RWF) |
| Time zone | Africa/Maputo · UTC+2 · 9:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +250 |
| Internet domain | .rw |
| Capital coordinates | -1.95, 30.0588 |
Time difference
Kigali is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Rwanda is about 0.28% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Rwanda is about 10.8% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Kigali to Washington, D.C.: about 11,618 km (7,219 mi) as the crow flies.
- Kigali to London: about 6,590 km (4,095 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Rwanda shares land borders with 4 countries: Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Uganda.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Rwanda?
The capital of Rwanda is Kigali.
How big is Rwanda?
Rwanda covers about 26,338 km² (10,169 sq mi), ranking 144 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.28% of the size of the United States. It is about 10.8% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Rwanda in?
Kigali uses UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) today. When it is noon in Kigali, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Rwanda use?
Rwanda uses the Rwandan Franc (RWF).
What is the country code for Rwanda?
The international calling code is +250. From the United States dial 011 250 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 250.
What language is spoken in Rwanda?
Official or national languages: English, French, Kinyarwanda.