What time zone is Ruwa in?

Ruwa uses Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Harare.

Does Ruwa observe daylight saving time?

No. Ruwa uses CAT (UTC+2) all year.

Current Time in Ruwa, Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe

7:29:17 AM

07:29:17

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Harare

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Time zone details

Ruwa does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Ruwa

Sunrise5:18 AMSolar noon11:38 AMSunset5:59 PM

Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Ruwa in the next 12 monthsView schedule Weather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country: Zimbabwe
Administrative area: Mashonaland East Province
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Zimbabwean Gold (ZWG)

Practical

Country languages: English, Shona, South Ndebele, North Ndebele
Dialing code: +263
Population: 94,083
Elevation: Approximately 1,562 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 17° 53' S / 31° 14' E

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Clock changes in Ruwa

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:18 AM
Solar noon: 11:38 AM
Sunset: 5:59 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 40 min57 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 4:56 AM – 6:21 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:29 AM – 6:48 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:03 AM – 7:15 PM

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:18 AM (east, 103.7°)
Sunset: 5:59 PM (west, 256.1°)
Day length: 12 hr 40 min57 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:38 AM (85.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 4:56 AM – 6:21 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:29 AM – 6:48 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:03 AM – 7:15 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:31 PM (northeast, 64.6°)
Moonset: 5:54 AM (northwest, 292.9°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 10:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Tuesday, October 27	5:18 AM	5:59 PM	12 hr 40 min	57 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	5:18 AM	5:59 PM	12 hr 41 min	56 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	5:17 AM	5:59 PM	12 hr 42 min	55 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 30	5:17 AM	6:00 PM	12 hr 43 min	55 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	5:16 AM	6:00 PM	12 hr 44 min	55 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	5:16 AM	6:01 PM	12 hr 45 min	54 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, November 2	5:15 AM	6:01 PM	12 hr 46 min	54 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Zimbabwe

Tue, Dec 22, 2026Unity Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Ruwa, Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International AirportHRELarge airport · Serves Harare16.7 km west-southwest

Source: OurAirports record · HRE / FVRG

About 16.7 km (10.4 mi) west-southwest of Ruwa

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Ruwa in?: Ruwa uses Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Harare.
When is the next clock change in Ruwa?: No clock changes are scheduled for Ruwa in the next 12 months
Does Ruwa observe daylight saving time?: No. Ruwa uses CAT (UTC+2) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Ruwa?: Ruwa is UTC+2 all year