Current local time in Juba, South Sudan
The live clock above shows the time in Juba. Juba is in the Africa/Juba time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | South Sudan |
|---|---|
| Region | Central Equatoria |
| Population | about 112,000 |
| Coordinates | 4.83° N, 31.58° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Juba |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Juba 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 | 5:58 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:43 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| September equinox | 5:43 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:56 AM | 5:46 PM | 11 h 50 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Juba at about 12:02 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 6 minutes behind the sun, because Juba sits at 31.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Juba time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Juba |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Juba |
|---|---|---|
| Yei | 129 km (80 mi) | same time |
| Arua, Uganda | 215 km (134 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Gulu, Uganda | 241 km (150 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Lira, Uganda | 321 km (199 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Isiro, DR Congo | 496 km (308 mi) | same time |
| Mbale, Uganda | 506 km (314 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Kampala, Uganda | 514 km (319 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Jinja, Uganda | 520 km (323 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Other cities in South Sudan
Questions people ask
What time zone is Juba in?
Juba is in the Africa/Juba time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Juba have daylight saving time?
Juba doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Juba when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Juba's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 6 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).