Standard TimeCAT |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Kigali |
Gikongoro time compared to Beijing time (China) |
6 hours ahead |
Introduction to Gikongoro, Rwanda
Gikongoro is an important city in the southern province of Rwanda, located about 130 kilometers south of the capital, Kigali, and adjacent to the border with Burundi. As the administrative center of the eponymous Gikongoro District, the city is about 1,500 meters above sea level and is characterized by a mild highland climate and hilly landscape.
Natural and Ecological Resources
Gikongoro is close to Africa's famous Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda's largest pristine montane rainforest reserve with rich biodiversity including chimpanzees, many species of birds and rare plants. The city's surrounding area has a predominantly agricultural economy, with crops such as tea, coffee and bananas being grown.
Cultural and Transportation Hub
As a transportation hub in the southern region, Gikongoro is connected to Kigali and Bujumbura (the capital of Burundi) by major highways. The local residents are mainly of Rwandan ethnicity, and the common languages are Rwandan and French. The city's infrastructure is gradually improving, and in recent years, the economy has been driven by ecotourism and agro-processing industries.
Gikongoro Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-26
Sunrise Time
06:09
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Sunset Time
18:19
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