Time now in Sudan

UTC+02:00 • Africa/Khartoum (CAT)

Your device clock is 13ms ahead of the detected local time (Africa/Khartoum, UTC+02:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

20:38:26
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, week 19

Time in Sudan now

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 Sudan is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Sudan?

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

Main time zones in Sudan

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Khartoum UTC+02:00 Khartoum, Omdurman, Khartoum, Nyala, South Darfur

List of time zones used in Sudan (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Africa/Khartoum UTC+02:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Sudan

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

  • Khartoum: 6 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Sudan use daylight saving time?

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

Recent time changes in Sudan

  • 2017-10-31 at 23:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Sudan was on 2017-10-31 at 23:00 (local time) (zone Africa/Khartoum): clocks went back (fall, back to standard) — transition from EAT to CAT.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Sudan?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+2:00 and UTC+2:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Sudan have?
Sudan has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Sudan use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Sudan observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Sudan time

To convert 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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