Time Now in Aru, Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩
Lat/Long: 2.86° N, 30.84° E
Elevation: 1,350 m above sea level
Population rank: #89 of 115 cities in Democratic Republic of Congo by population
Province: Ituri
Country: 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of Congo (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Lubumbashi
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Democratic Republic of Congo: CAT, WAT
Aru is in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone (UTC+02:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Aru, Democratic Republic of Congo, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Aru
Daylight Hours in Aru
Aru gets 12h 16m of daylight today. Sunrise in Aru is at 05:54 and sunset in Aru is at 18:10.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 57m near the December solstice to 12h 17m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Aru
What is the current local time in Aru?
The live local time in Aru is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Aru currently observes CAT, with a standard offset of UTC+02:00.
What time zone is Aru in?
Aru uses the CAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+02:00.
Does Aru observe daylight saving time?
No. Aru stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Aru's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Aru.
Weather in Aru
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Prayer Times in Aru
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 04:37 | 05:54 | 12:02 | 15:27 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:37 | 05:54 | 12:02 | 15:27 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:37 | 05:54 | 12:02 | 15:27 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:38 | 05:54 | 12:02 | 15:27 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:38 | 05:54 | 12:02 | 15:27 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:38 | 05:54 | 12:02 | 15:27 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:38 | 05:55 | 12:02 | 15:27 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Aru
Sunrise
in Aru
↑
5:54 AM
Sunset
in Aru
↓
6:10 PM
Day Length
12h 16m
Dawn
in Aru
5:31 AM
Dusk
in Aru
6:33 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Aru
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
2.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:46
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:21
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Distances & Clock Changes in Aru
How Far Is Aru From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,607 km | NE (44deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,911 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Paris | 5,786 km | NNW (337deg) |
| Moscow | 5,913 km | N (5deg) |
| London | 6,127 km | NNW (337deg) |
| Singapore | 8,110 km | E (89deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,863 km | WSW (245deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,201 km | ENE (68deg) |
Aru's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Aru and you would surface in the open ocean, near 2.9deg S, 149.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Aru
What time is it in Aru right now?
The current local time in Aru is 07:21 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Aru follows the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone.
What time zone is Aru in?
Aru uses the Africa/Lubumbashi IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Aru?
Is Aru on daylight saving time right now?
No — Aru is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Aru today?
Today in Aru: sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset is at 18:10, giving 12h 16m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Aru tonight?
The moon phase over Aru tonight is Waning Crescent with 2.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Aru?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Aru, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.