Time Now in Ruwa, Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
Lat/Long: 17.89° S, 31.24° E
Elevation: 1,562 m above sea level
Population rank: #9 of 66 cities in Zimbabwe by population
Province: Mashonaland East Province
IANA Timezone: Africa/Harare
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Zimbabwe: CAT
Ruwa keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Africa/Harare time zone. Ruwa does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. In the tropics, Ruwa has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. At roughly 1562 m, Ruwa is a genuine high-altitude city. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 5452 km away. Ruwa is a significant city in Zimbabwe, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Ruwa sees 11h 47m between a 06:00 sunrise and a 17:48 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Ruwa
Daylight Hours in Ruwa
Ruwa gets 11h 47m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ruwa is at 06:00 and sunset in Ruwa is at 17:48.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 03m near the June solstice to 13h 12m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Ruwa and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Ruwa right now.
Other Cities in Zimbabwe with Local Time
Cities Sharing Ruwa's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Ruwa.
Weather in Ruwa
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Prayer Times in Ruwa
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 3 Sep ● | 04:46 | 06:00 | 11:54 | 15:16 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:45 | 06:00 | 11:54 | 15:15 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:44 | 05:59 | 11:53 | 15:15 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:44 | 05:58 | 11:53 | 15:15 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 04:43 | 05:57 | 11:53 | 15:15 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 04:42 | 05:56 | 11:52 | 15:15 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Wed, 9 Sep | 04:41 | 05:56 | 11:52 | 15:14 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
14-day Forecast for Ruwa
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ruwa
Sunrise
in Ruwa
↑
6:00 AM
Sunset
in Ruwa
↓
5:48 PM
Day Length
11h 47m
Dawn
in Ruwa
5:38 AM
Dusk
in Ruwa
6:10 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Ruwa
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
57.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:54
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 11:01
Distances & Clock Changes in Ruwa
How Far Is Ruwa From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 5,452 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,130 km | NE (50deg) |
| Paris | 7,953 km | NNW (340deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,026 km | WSW (250deg) |
| Moscow | 8,211 km | N (4deg) |
| Singapore | 8,216 km | E (83deg) |
| London | 8,297 km | NNW (340deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,060 km | ENE (67deg) |
Ruwa's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ruwa and you would surface in the open ocean, near 17.9deg N, 148.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ruwa
What time is it in Ruwa right now?
The current local time in Ruwa is 18:26 on Thursday, September 03, 2026. Ruwa follows the Africa/Harare time zone.
What time zone is Ruwa in?
Clocks in Ruwa follow the Africa/Harare 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 Ruwa?
Is Ruwa on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Ruwa as of September 03, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ruwa today?
In Ruwa today the sun rises at 06:00 and sets at 17:48, giving 11h 47m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ruwa tonight?
Over Ruwa tonight the moon shows a Last Quarter phase at 57.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Ruwa?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ruwa, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.