Current Date And Time In Aru, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:27:51 WAT
State: Ituri
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 45,516
District: Aru
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Aru, a city in Ituri, Democratic Republic Of The Congo in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Aru — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Aru | |
| District / County | Aru | |
| State | Ituri | |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 45,516 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Ituri | #2 of 4 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Congolese Franc | |
| Code ISO-4217 | CDF | |
| Symbol | Fr | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +243 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .cd | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1,350 | |
| In Feet | 4,429 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 2.86 | |
| Longitude | 30.84 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 2.862° N 30.841° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 51' 44" N 30° 50' 29" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 51.73' N 30° 50.48' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Ituri Capital | 159 km South-Southwest of Bunia | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Arua, Uganda (19 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 to +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:54 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:09 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 15m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Aru is a city situated in Ituri, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, within Africa. It falls under Aru, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Aru as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Ituri
The latitude and longitude of Aru pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,350 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Aru on the map
Aru runs on UTC +01:00 to +02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Aru run on Congolese Franc (CDF), shown with the symbol Fr. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Aru exchange rates
To ring a number in Aru from outside Democratic Republic Of The Congo, dial +243 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Aru and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Aru ranks #2 of 4 cities in Ituri. It lies about 159 km South-Southwest of Bunia, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Ituri market. › Cities near Aru
Aru has a recorded population of approximately 45,516 people. That places it #2 of 4 cities with population data in Ituri. Browse more cities in Ituri for comparison.
Aru sits within Aru, is part of Ituri in Democratic Republic Of The Congo. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Aru keeps UTC +01:00 to +02:00. Today the sun rises around 04:54 AM and sets around 05:09 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Aru price in Congolese franc (CDF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Aru currency page.
Aru is about 159 km South-Southwest of Bunia, the capital of Ituri. See cities near Aru for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Aru lands you closest to Arua, Uganda, about 19 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Aru sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
