Kigali, Rwanda — GPS Coordinates
1° 56' 59.8" S, 30° 3' 31.9" E
| Country | Rwanda |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,132,686 |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
Located in the central region of Rwanda, Kigali is an inland city situated approximately halfway between the country's borders with Uganda to the north and Tanzania to the east. It serves as the capital and is known for its rolling hills and proximity to several lakes, enhancing its geographic significance.
The coordinates -1.9500, 30.0588 can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop-pin locations, or geotagging photographs. By inputting these coordinates into a navigation system, users can easily locate points of interest within the city and its surroundings.
Geographic Facts About Kigali
- Sunrise
- 06:05
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:07
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 02m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Kigali
- Antipode
- 1.949950, -149.941150
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Kigali Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -1.949950, 30.058850
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 1°56'59.8"S 30°3'31.9"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 1°56.997'S 30°3.531'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 36S 172768E 9784185N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kxtkuj00t
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6GCG3325+2GH
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-1.949950,30.058850
Distances from Kigali
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musanze | 69 km | 43 mi | NW (317°) |
| Nyagatare | 78 km | 49 mi | NNE (22°) |
| Gisenyi | 93 km | 58 mi | WNW (287°) |
| Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | 97 km | 60 mi | WNW (288°) |
| Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | 148 km | 92 mi | WSW (246°) |
| Mbarara, Uganda | 163 km | 101 mi | NNE (24°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Kigali?
The precise coordinates of Kigali are -1.9500 latitude and 30.0588 longitude. When reading these coordinates, the first number represents the latitude, indicating how far north or south the location is from the Equator, while the second number denotes longitude, showing how far east or west it is from the Prime Meridian.
What time zone is Kigali in and what does its UTC offset imply?
Kigali is in the Africa/Kigali time zone, which has a UTC offset of +2. This means that Kigali is two hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), and it does not observe daylight saving time.
How can I use the coordinates of Kigali with a maps app or navigation system?
To use the coordinates of Kigali in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter '-1.9500, 30.0588' into the search bar. This will direct the app to the specific location in Kigali, allowing for route planning and exploration of nearby areas.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.