Current local time in Geneina, Sudan
The live clock above shows the time in Geneina. Geneina is in the Africa/Khartoum time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | Sudan |
|---|---|
| Region | West Darfur |
| Population | about 161,000 |
| Coordinates | 13.45° N, 22.44° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Khartoum |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Geneina doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:34 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:04 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 55 min |
| September equinox | 6:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:48 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 19 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Geneina at about 12:39 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 30 minutes ahead of the sun, because Geneina sits at 22.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Geneina time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Geneina |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind in Jan, 9 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 6 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Geneina |
|---|---|---|
| Abeche, Chad | 179 km (111 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Niyala | 307 km (191 mi) | same time |
| El Fasher | 315 km (196 mi) | same time |
| Sarh, Chad | 651 km (404 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Ndjamena, Chad | 815 km (506 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Kadugli | 834 km (518 mi) | same time |
| El Obeid | 842 km (523 mi) | same time |
| Bongor, Chad | 844 km (525 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Sudan
- Khartoum
- Omdurman
- Port Sudan
- Niyala
- Kassala
- El Obeid
- Medani
- Kosti
- El Fasher
- Gedaref
- El Manaqil
- Atbara
- Kadugli
- Shendi
- Ad Damazin
- Sennar
Questions people ask
What time zone is Geneina in?
Geneina is in the Africa/Khartoum time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Geneina have daylight saving time?
Geneina doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Geneina when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Geneina's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 30 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).