Current Time in Rulenge, Tanzania 🇹🇿
Lat/Long: 2.72° S, 30.63° E
Elevation: 1,422 m above sea level
Population rank: #113 of 287 cities in Tanzania by population
Region: Kagera
IANA Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Tanzania: EAT
The time now in Rulenge, Tanzania is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Rulenge currently observes EAT, UTC+3. Local time in Rulenge runs on a UTC+03:00 offset (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Sitting close to the equator, Rulenge sees day length barely change from month to month. Rulenge lies high in the uplands, around 1422 m above sea level. Rulenge is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 4086 km off. Modest in size, Rulenge still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
The sun rises over Rulenge at 06:38 and sets at 18:48, giving 12h 09m of daylight today.
Rulenge Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Rulenge
Rulenge gets 12h 10m of daylight today. Sunrise in Rulenge is at 06:38 and sunset in Rulenge is at 18:48.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 58m near the June solstice to 12h 17m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Rulenge and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Rulenge right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Tanzania
Cities Sharing Rulenge's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Rulenge.
Weather in Rulenge
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Prayer Times in Rulenge
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:26 | 06:38 | 12:43 | 15:53 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:26 | 06:38 | 12:43 | 15:54 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:26 | 06:37 | 12:42 | 15:54 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:25 | 06:37 | 12:42 | 15:54 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:25 | 06:37 | 12:42 | 15:55 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:24 | 06:37 | 12:42 | 15:55 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:24 | 06:36 | 12:42 | 15:55 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
14-day Forecast for Rulenge
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Rulenge
Sunrise
in Rulenge
↑
6:38 AM
Sunset
in Rulenge
↓
6:48 PM
Day Length
12h 09m
Dawn
in Rulenge
6:17 AM
Dusk
in Rulenge
7:09 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Rulenge
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
20.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:02
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:45
Distances & Clock Changes in Rulenge
How Far Is Rulenge From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 4,086 km | NE (39deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,215 km | ENE (60deg) |
| Paris | 6,350 km | NNW (338deg) |
| Moscow | 6,533 km | N (5deg) |
| London | 6,693 km | NNW (338deg) |
| Singapore | 8,148 km | E (88deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,589 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,459 km | ENE (67deg) |
Rulenge's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Rulenge and you would surface in the open ocean, near 2.7deg N, 149.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rulenge
What time is it in Rulenge right now?
The current local time in Rulenge is 10:59 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Rulenge follows the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone.
What time zone is Rulenge in?
Rulenge uses the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). 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 Rulenge?
Is Rulenge on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Rulenge as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rulenge today?
Rulenge sees sunrise at 06:38 and sunset at 18:48 today, giving 12h 09m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Rulenge tonight?
Over Rulenge tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 20.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Rulenge?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Rulenge, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.