What time zone is Aru in?

Aru currently uses Central Africa Time (CAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Current Time in Aru, Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo

2:11:08 PM

14:11:08

Friday, September 25, 2026

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Lubumbashi

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Time zone details

Aru does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Aru

Sunrise5:45 AMSolar noon11:48 AMSunset5:51 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Administrative area: Ituri
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)

Practical

Languages: French, Lingala, Kongo, Swahili, Luba-Lulua
Dialing code: +243
Population: 45,516
Elevation: Approximately 1,350 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 2° 51' N / 30° 50' E

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Clock changes in Aru

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:45 AM
Solar noon: 11:48 AM
Sunset: 5:51 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 06 min10 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:24 AM – 6:12 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:00 AM – 6:36 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:36 AM – 7:00 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination98%

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Friday, September 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:45 AM (east, 90.8°)
Sunset: 5:51 PM (west, 269.0°)
Day length: 12 hr 06 min10 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:48 AM (86.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:24 AM – 6:12 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:00 AM – 6:36 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:36 AM – 7:00 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:57 PM (east, 92.7°)
Moonset: 4:32 AM (west, 264.2°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 6:49 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, September 25	5:45 AM	5:51 PM	12 hr 06 min	10 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 26	5:45 AM	5:50 PM	12 hr 05 min	9 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 27	5:45 AM	5:50 PM	12 hr 05 min	9 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 28	5:44 AM	5:49 PM	12 hr 05 min	9 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 29	5:44 AM	5:49 PM	12 hr 05 min	9 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 30	5:44 AM	5:49 PM	12 hr 05 min	9 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 1	5:43 AM	5:48 PM	12 hr 05 min	9 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day
Mon, Jan 4, 2027Day of the Martyrs

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Aru in?: Aru currently uses Central Africa Time (CAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Lubumbashi.
When is the next clock change in Aru?: No clock changes are scheduled for Aru in the next 12 months
Does Aru observe daylight saving time?: Aru does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Aru right now?: Aru is currently UTC+02:00