🇸🇩 What Time Zone Is Sudan In?
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Thu, Oct 8
UTC+02:00IANA: Africa/Khartoum
Sudan time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Africa/Khartoum |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC+2 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC+2 |
| Time zones in the country | 1 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Sudan and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 2 hours ahead | 2 hours ahead |
| London | 2 hours ahead | 1 hour ahead |
| New York | 7 hours ahead | 6 hours ahead |
| India (IST) | 3 hours 30 minutes behind | 3 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Tokyo | 7 hours behind | 7 hours behind |
"Ahead" means Sudan is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
Sudan time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Sudan use?
Sudan uses Africa/Khartoum. Its offset is UTC+2 in January and the same in July.
Does Sudan observe daylight saving time?
No. Sudan does not change its clocks in 2026: Africa/Khartoum stays on UTC+2 all year.
What is the time difference between Sudan and New York?
In January Sudan is 7 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 6 hours ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between Sudan and India?
In January Sudan is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India. India does not use daylight saving time.