Time now in South Sudan

UTC+02:00 • Africa/Juba (CAT)

Your device clock is 256ms ahead of the detected local time (Africa/Juba, UTC+02:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.007 seconds.

15:37:52
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, week 12

Time in South Sudan now

South Sudan has one official time zone: CAT (UTC+02:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in South Sudan is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in South Sudan?

Official time in South Sudan is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in South Sudan

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Juba UTC+03:00 Yirol, Lakes

List of time zones used in South Sudan (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Africa/Juba UTC+03:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and South Sudan

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and South Sudan depends on the region.

  • Yirol, Lakes: 7 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does South Sudan use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of South Sudan observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in South Sudan

  • 2021-01-31 at 23:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in South Sudan was on 2021-01-31 at 23:00 (local time) (zone Africa/Juba): clocks went back (fall, back to standard) — transition from EAT to CAT.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in South Sudan?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+3:00 and UTC+3:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does South Sudan have?
South Sudan has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does South Sudan use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of South Sudan observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert South Sudan time

To convert South Sudan time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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