Africa · Sudan
Current time in Khartoum
Central Africa Time.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Daylight saving
Not observed
This zone has no seasonal clock change.
About Khartoum time
Khartoum keeps one clock.
In Sudan's sprawling capital, the sun rises early and stays relentless — offices and markets start bustling while much of Europe is still sipping morning coffee, and by mid-afternoon the city settles into a slower rhythm driven by the heat and a deeply ingrained culture of hospitality.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Khartoum's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Does Khartoum observe daylight saving time?
- No, Sudan no longer uses daylight saving; Khartoum stays on Central Africa Time (UTC+2) all year round.
- How does Khartoum's sun schedule compare to other UTC+2 cities?
- Because Khartoum sits at 15°N — fairly close to the equator — sunrise and sunset times barely fluctuate across the year, differing by only about 30 minutes in length of day.
- What's the overlap with East African markets?
- Towns like Addis Ababa and Djibouti share the same offset but sit further from the equator, so Khartoum actually gets slightly longer winter days — a useful nuance when scheduling regional calls.
- How does Europe–Sudan coordination work?
- Khartoum is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter and aligns with Central European Summer Time, meaning a 9 a.m. start in Germany is already 10 a.m. in Sudan.
- Is there a noticeable afternoon slowdown?
- Steppe-arid heat routinely pushes past 40°C (104°F) between April and June, so midday tends to quiet down with business resuming in the evening — remote teams should be aware of this shift.
- Why was Khartoum's offset changed in 2017?
- Sudan officially switched from the former Khartoum Mean Time to CAT (UTC+2) at the start of 2017 to align with most neighbouring African countries.
- How does prayer time affect the city clock?
- While Uganda or Kenya may share the same UTC offset, Khartoum's prayer schedule is noticeably earlier relative to clock time because the city sits further north, subtly shifting the pace of meetings around Friday noon prayers at a time.
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