Africa · South Sudan
Current time in Juba
Central Africa Time.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Daylight saving
Not observed
This zone has no seasonal clock change.
About Juba time
Juba keeps one clock.
Juba, the capital of South Sudan, sits close to the equator and runs on Central Africa Time (UTC+02:00) all year, with no daylight saving time. When the workday starts at 9 AM in Juba, it is 7 or 8 AM in London and 8 or 9 AM in Paris, depending on daylight saving time in Europe.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Juba's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What is the standard time zone for Juba?
- Juba operates on Central Africa Time (CAT), which is UTC+2, with no daylight saving adjustments throughout the year.
- How does Juba's time compare to other parts of Africa?
- Juba's CAT aligns it with Sudan to the north and with countries like Rwanda and Zambia, though neighboring Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia use East Africa Time (UTC+3).
- No daylight saving in Juba?
- That's correct — Juba maintains a consistent UTC+2 all year, so teams never have to recalculate meeting times seasonally.
- Are there any unique sunrise patterns in Juba?
- Being close to the equator, Juba sees relatively consistent sunrise and sunset times year-round, around 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
- Has Juba always used Central Africa Time?
- No. Juba used East Africa Time (UTC+3) from 2000 until 1 February 2021, when South Sudan set its clocks back an hour to Central Africa Time (UTC+2).
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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