What time zone is Aru in?

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

Does Aru observe daylight saving time?

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

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

7:07:38 AM

07:07:38

Thursday, November 5, 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

Sunrise5:40 AMSolar noon11:40 AMSunset5:40 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

Country 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

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:40 AM
Solar noon: 11:40 AM
Sunset: 5:40 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 00 min7 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:18 AM – 6:01 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:53 AM – 6:26 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:28 AM – 6:51 PM

Waning CrescentMoon illumination15%

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Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:40 AM (east, 105.6°)
Sunset: 5:40 PM (west, 254.2°)
Day length: 12 hr 00 min7 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:40 AM (71.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:18 AM – 6:01 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:53 AM – 6:26 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:28 AM – 6:51 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Crescent (15% illuminated)
Moonrise: 2:28 AM (east, 88.9°)
Moonset: 2:48 PM (west, 267.9°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 9:02 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, November 5	5:40 AM	5:40 PM	12 hr 00 min	7 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 6	5:40 AM	5:40 PM	12 hr 00 min	6 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 7	5:40 AM	5:40 PM	12 hr 00 min	7 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 8	5:40 AM	5:40 PM	12 hr 00 min	7 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 9	5:40 AM	5:40 PM	11 hr 59 min	6 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 10	5:40 AM	5:40 PM	11 hr 59 min	7 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 11	5:41 AM	5:40 PM	11 hr 59 min	6 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

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Aru in?: Aru uses Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) all year. 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?: No. Aru uses CAT (UTC+2) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Aru?: Aru is UTC+2 all year