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Umutara, Eastern Province, Rwanda – Rwanda Flag

Current Date And Time In Umutara, Rwanda

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
11:29:54 CAT
Currency: Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 18,038
District: Nyagatare District

🌎 Umutara, Eastern Province, Rwanda – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Umutara, a city in Eastern Province, Rwanda in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Umutara — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Umutara, Eastern Province Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameUmutara
District / CountyNyagatare District
StateEastern Province
CountryRwanda
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population18,038
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Eastern Province#6 of 9 cities with population data
Currency
NameRwandan Franc
Code ISO-4217RWF
SymbolFr
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+250
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.rw
Elevation
In Meter1,343
In Feet4,406
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-1.3
Longitude30.32
Decimal Degrees (DD)1.295° S 30.323° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)1° 17' 44" S 30° 19' 23" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)1° 17.73' S 30° 19.38' E
Location Context
Distance to Eastern Province Capital74 km South of Rwamagana
Nearest City in Another CountryRubaare, Uganda (27 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+02:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:00 AM
Sunset🌅 06:06 PM
Day Length12h 6m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Kigali

Umutara – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Umutara, Eastern Province

Umutara is a city situated in Eastern Province, Rwanda, within Africa. It falls under Nyagatare District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Umutara as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Eastern Province

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Umutara

The latitude and longitude of Umutara pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,343 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Umutara on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Umutara

Umutara runs on UTC +02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Umutara

Payments and pricing in Umutara run on Rwandan Franc (RWF), shown with the symbol Fr. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Umutara exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Umutara

To ring a number in Umutara from outside Rwanda, dial +250 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Umutara and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Umutara's Standing Within Eastern Province

By recorded population, Umutara ranks #6 of 9 cities in Eastern Province. It lies about 74 km South of Rwamagana, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Eastern Province market. › Cities near Umutara

📊 How This Umutara Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Umutara into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Umutara to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Eastern Province market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Umutara. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Umutara

👥 What is the population of Umutara?

Umutara has a recorded population of approximately 18,038 people. That places it #6 of 9 cities with population data in Eastern Province. Browse more cities in Eastern Province for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Umutara in?

Umutara sits within Nyagatare District, is part of Eastern Province in Rwanda. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Umutara in?

Umutara keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:00 AM and sets around 06:06 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Umutara?

Businesses and shops in Umutara price in Rwandan franc (RWF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Umutara currency page.

📍 How far is Umutara from the state capital?

Umutara is about 74 km South of Rwamagana, the capital of Eastern Province. See cities near Umutara for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Umutara lands you closest to Rubaare, Uganda, about 27 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Umutara sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.