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