Seattle to Kigali Time Difference
🇺🇸 Seattle is currently 9 hours ahead of 🇷🇼 Kigali. This difference varies between 9h and 10h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+9h
Business overlap
None
Distance
14,286 km
Approx. flight
16.8h
Hour-by-Hour: Seattle to Kigali
| 🇺🇸 Seattle | 🇷🇼 Kigali | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, while Kigali does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 9 hours ahead and 10 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Seattle is 9 hours ahead relative to Kigali.
Min difference
9h
Max difference
10h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Seattle and Kigali. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Seattle and Kigali?
The time difference between Seattle and Kigali is currently 9 hours ahead. Seattle uses PDT (UTC-7), while Kigali uses GMT+2 (UTC+2). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 9 hours ahead to 10 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Seattle, what time is it in Kigali?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Seattle, it is 9:00 PM in Kigali. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Seattle and Kigali change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 9 hours ahead and 10 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Seattle and Kigali?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Seattle and Kigali. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Seattle ahead or behind Kigali?
Seattle is currently 9 hours behind Kigali.
What time zone is Seattle in?
Seattle is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, currently using PDT (UTC-7). Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Seattle in Kigali?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Seattle, it is 9:00 AM in Kigali.