Kigali to Lyon Time Difference
🇷🇼 Kigali is currently 1 hour behind of 🇫🇷 Lyon. This difference varies between 1h and 0h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
5,857 km
Approx. flight
6.9h
Hour-by-Hour: Kigali to Lyon
| 🇷🇼 Kigali | 🇫🇷 Lyon | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Lyon observes Daylight Saving Time, while Kigali does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 1 hour behind and the same time depending on the season. Currently, Kigali is 1 hour behind relative to Lyon.
Min difference
1h
Max difference
0h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Kigali and Lyon (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇷🇼 Kigali
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇫🇷 Lyon
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kigali and Lyon?
The time difference between Kigali and Lyon is currently 1 hour behind. Kigali uses GMT+2 (UTC+2), while Lyon uses GMT+1 (UTC+1). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 1 hour behind to the same time.
When it's noon in Kigali, what time is it in Lyon?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Kigali, it is 11:00 AM in Lyon. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Kigali and Lyon change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Lyon observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 1 hour behind and the same time at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Kigali and Lyon?
The best time to call is between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Kigali (which is 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Lyon). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Kigali ahead or behind Lyon?
Kigali is currently 1 hour ahead of Lyon.
What time zone is Kigali in?
Kigali is in the Africa/Kigali time zone, currently using GMT+2 (UTC+2). Kigali does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Kigali in Lyon?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Kigali, it is 11:00 PM in Lyon.