Current Time in South Sudan
South Sudan uses East Africa Time (UTC+2 year-round). No daylight saving time observed.
About the Timezone in South Sudan
South Sudan, with its capital in Juba, is located in the East Africa region. The country uses East Africa Time (EAT) year-round, with a fixed offset of UTC+2 year-round. There is no daylight saving time adjustment. Major cities include Juba, Malakal, Wau, Yei, Yambio. South Sudan shares UTC+2 with Sudan. Same time. South Sudan is 1 hour behind Uganda. South Sudan is 1 hour behind Kenya.
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South Sudan Timezone Details
- Country
- South Sudan
- Capital
- Juba
- Timezone
- East Africa Time (EAT)
- IANA Name
- Africa/Juba
- UTC Offset
- UTC+2 year-round
- Daylight Saving
- No
- Region
- East Africa
- Major Cities
- Juba, Malakal, Wau, Yei, Yambio
Time Differences
- vs Sudan (CAT) (UTC+2)
- South Sudan shares UTC+2 with Sudan. Same time.
- vs Uganda (EAT) (UTC+3)
- South Sudan is 1 hour behind Uganda.
- vs Kenya (EAT) (UTC+3)
- South Sudan is 1 hour behind Kenya.
Frequently asked questions
Does South Sudan have daylight saving time?
No. South Sudan has never observed daylight saving time. The country stays on CAT (UTC+2) year-round.
What timezone is Juba in?
Juba uses Central Africa Time (CAT), which is UTC+2. This changed from EAT (UTC+3) in 2021. Same timezone as Sudan and Egypt.
What is the time difference between South Sudan and the UK?
South Sudan is 2 hours ahead of UK GMT (winter) and 1 hour ahead of UK BST (summer).