Time Difference between Kigali and New York

Kigali, Rwanda and New York, United States are separated by a time difference of 6 hours. When it's noon in Kigali, it's 6 hours earlier in New York.

Kigali operates on Africa/Kigali timezone, while New York uses America/New York. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.

Best Time to Call

To catch business hours in both cities, consider scheduling calls during late afternoon in Kigali.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Kigali and New York is approximately 11,331 km. A direct flight typically takes around 14.3 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.