Time Now in Rutshuru, Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩
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Rutshuru ranks
#64 for closest to the Equator.
Lat/Long: 1.19° S, 29.45° E
Elevation: 1,241 m above sea level
Population rank: #47 of 115 cities in Democratic Republic of Congo by population
Province: Nord Kivu
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
Rutshuru 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. Sitting close to the equator, Rutshuru sees day length barely change from month to month. At roughly 1241 m, Rutshuru is a genuine high-altitude city. Rutshuru is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 4042 km off. Rutshuru is a significant city in Democratic Republic of Congo, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Rutshuru at 05:56 and sets at 18:01, giving 12h 05m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Rutshuru
Daylight Hours in Rutshuru
Rutshuru gets 12h 05m of daylight today. Sunrise in Rutshuru is at 05:56 and sunset in Rutshuru is at 18:01.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 03m near the June solstice to 12h 11m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 11 Sep ● | 04:45 | 05:56 | 11:59 | 15:08 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Sat, 12 Sep | 04:44 | 05:55 | 11:58 | 15:08 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Sun, 13 Sep | 04:44 | 05:55 | 11:58 | 15:07 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Mon, 14 Sep | 04:44 | 05:54 | 11:57 | 15:06 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 04:43 | 05:54 | 11:57 | 15:05 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 04:43 | 05:54 | 11:57 | 15:04 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 04:43 | 05:53 | 11:56 | 15:03 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Rutshuru
Sunrise
in Rutshuru
↑
5:56 AM
Sunset
in Rutshuru
↓
6:01 PM
Day Length
12h 05m
Dawn
in Rutshuru
5:35 AM
Dusk
in Rutshuru
6:22 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Rutshuru
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 06:44
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 18:18
Distances & Clock Changes in Rutshuru
How Far Is Rutshuru From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 4,042 km | NE (42deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,249 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Paris | 6,144 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Moscow | 6,375 km | N (5deg) |
| London | 6,487 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Singapore | 8,274 km | E (88deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,537 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,515 km | ENE (68deg) |
Rutshuru's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Rutshuru and you would surface in the open ocean, near 1.2deg N, 150.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rutshuru
What time is it in Rutshuru right now?
The current local time in Rutshuru is 08:28 on Friday, September 11, 2026. Rutshuru follows the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone.
What time zone is Rutshuru in?
Clocks in Rutshuru follow the Africa/Lubumbashi IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Rutshuru?
Is Rutshuru on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 11, 2026, Rutshuru is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rutshuru today?
In Rutshuru today the sun rises at 05:56 and sets at 18:01, giving 12h 05m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Rutshuru tonight?
Tonight the moon over Rutshuru is in its New Moon phase, lit 0.0%.
What is solar time in Rutshuru?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Rutshuru, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.