Current Date And Time In Rutshuru, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:30:05 WAT
State: North Kivu
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 82,680
District: Rutshuru Territory
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rutshuru, a city in North Kivu, 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 Rutshuru — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Rutshuru | |
| District / County | Rutshuru Territory | |
| State | North Kivu | |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 82,680 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in North Kivu | #5 of 13 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 | 1,241 | |
| In Feet | 4,072 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -1.19 | |
| Longitude | 29.45 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 1.187° S 29.447° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 11' 12" S 29° 26' 48" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 11.2' S 29° 26.8' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to North Kivu Capital | 59 km South-Southwest of Goma | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kisoro, Uganda (29 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 | 🔥 05:04 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:10 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 6m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Rutshuru is a city situated in North Kivu, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, within Africa. It falls under Rutshuru Territory, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Rutshuru 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 North Kivu
The latitude and longitude of Rutshuru pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,241 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rutshuru on the map
Rutshuru 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 Rutshuru 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. › Rutshuru exchange rates
To ring a number in Rutshuru 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 Rutshuru and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Rutshuru ranks #5 of 13 cities in North Kivu. It lies about 59 km South-Southwest of Goma, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the North Kivu market. › Cities near Rutshuru
Rutshuru has a recorded population of approximately 82,680 people. That places it #5 of 13 cities with population data in North Kivu. Browse more cities in North Kivu for comparison.
Rutshuru sits within Rutshuru Territory, is part of North Kivu in Democratic Republic Of The Congo. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Rutshuru keeps UTC +01:00 to +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:04 AM and sets around 05:10 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Rutshuru price in Congolese franc (CDF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Rutshuru currency page.
Rutshuru is about 59 km South-Southwest of Goma, the capital of North Kivu. See cities near Rutshuru for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Rutshuru lands you closest to Kisoro, Uganda, about 29 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rutshuru sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
