Current local time in Kassala, Sudan
The live clock above shows the time in Kassala. Kassala is in the Africa/Khartoum time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | Sudan |
|---|---|
| Region | Kassala |
| Population | about 370,000 |
| Coordinates | 15.46° N, 36.39° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Khartoum |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Kassala 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 | 5:38 AM | 5:45 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:07 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| September equinox | 5:23 AM | 5:31 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 5:56 AM | 5:08 PM | 11 h 12 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kassala at about 11:43 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 26 minutes behind the sun, because Kassala sits at 36.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Kassala time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kassala |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kassala |
|---|---|---|
| Gedaref | 192 km (119 mi) | same time |
| Keren, Eritrea | 222 km (138 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Mendefera, Eritrea | 268 km (167 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Asmara, Eritrea | 273 km (170 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Massawa, Eritrea | 328 km (204 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Medani | 330 km (205 mi) | same time |
| Gonder, Ethiopia | 337 km (210 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Shendi | 345 km (214 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Sudan
- Khartoum
- Omdurman
- Port Sudan
- Niyala
- El Obeid
- Medani
- Kosti
- El Fasher
- Gedaref
- Geneina
- El Manaqil
- Atbara
- Kadugli
- Shendi
- Ad Damazin
- Sennar
Questions people ask
What time zone is Kassala in?
Kassala is in the Africa/Khartoum time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Kassala have daylight saving time?
Kassala doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Kassala when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kassala's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 26 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).