Current Time 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
The time now in Aru, Democratic Republic of Congo is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Aru currently observes CAT, UTC+2. Aru keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. Aru lies high in the uplands, around 1350 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 3607 km away. Modest in size, Aru still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Aru gets 12h 02m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:40 and sunset at 17:43.
Aru Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Aru
Aru gets 12h 03m of daylight today. Sunrise in Aru is at 05:40 and sunset in Aru is at 17:43.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 57m near the December solstice to 12h 17m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Aru and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Aru right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Democratic Republic of Congo
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 04:29 | 05:40 | 11:42 | 14:58 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:28 | 05:40 | 11:42 | 14:58 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:28 | 05:40 | 11:41 | 14:59 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:28 | 05:40 | 11:41 | 14:59 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:28 | 05:40 | 11:41 | 14:59 | 17:42 | 19:12 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:28 | 05:40 | 11:41 | 14:59 | 17:42 | 19:12 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:28 | 05:40 | 11:41 | 14:59 | 17:42 | 19:12 |
14-day Forecast for Aru
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Aru
Sunrise
in Aru
↑
5:40 AM
Sunset
in Aru
↓
5:43 PM
Day Length
12h 02m
Dawn
in Aru
5:19 AM
Dusk
in Aru
6:04 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Aru
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
26.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:14
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:24
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 03:26 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Aru follows the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone.
What time zone is Aru in?
Aru runs on the Africa/Lubumbashi IANA time zone (UTC+02:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Aru?
Is Aru on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 16, 2026, Aru is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Aru today?
Aru sees sunrise at 05:40 and sunset at 17:43 today, giving 12h 02m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Aru tonight?
The moon phase over Aru tonight is Waxing Crescent with 26.4% 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.