Standard TimeCAT |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Lubumbashi |
aru time compared to Beijing time (China) |
6 hours ahead |
Introduction to Aru, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Aru is an important town in Ituri Province in the northeastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, located in the heart of the Aru Basin, about 80 kilometers from the Ugandan border. It is about 1,200 meters above sea level and has a savannah climate with an average annual temperature of about 22 °C.
History and Population
Aru was an important trading center during the colonial period and is now the administrative capital of Aru District. The population is approximately 300,000 (2022 estimate), made up mainly of ethnic groups such as the Arr and Lugbara, and the common languages include Kiswahili, French, and local dialects.
Economy and Resources
The economy is predominantly agricultural, producing crops such as coffee, cassava, and maize, and the surrounding area contains mineral resources such as gold and diamonds. The weekly open-air market is an important distribution center for Eastern Congo's commodities, and active cross-border trade drives the region's economic development.
Transportation and Regional Status
Aru is connected to the Bunia-Uganda border by the RN4 highway and has a small airport. As a strategic location on the border between the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan, it is of particular importance for regional security and trade.
aru Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-25
Sunrise Time
06:08
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Sunset Time
18:11
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