Current local time in Niyala, Sudan
The live clock above shows the time in Niyala. Niyala is in the Africa/Khartoum time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | Sudan |
|---|---|
| Region | South Darfur |
| Population | about 392,000 |
| Coordinates | 12.06° N, 24.89° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Khartoum |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Niyala 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 | 6:24 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:57 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 49 min |
| September equinox | 6:09 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:35 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 24 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Niyala at about 12:29 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 20 minutes ahead of the sun, because Niyala sits at 24.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Niyala time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Niyala |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Niyala |
|---|---|---|
| El Fasher | 182 km (113 mi) | same time |
| Geneina | 307 km (191 mi) | same time |
| Abeche, Chad | 482 km (300 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Kadugli | 537 km (334 mi) | same time |
| El Obeid | 591 km (367 mi) | same time |
| Sarh, Chad | 781 km (485 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Malakal, South Sudan | 790 km (491 mi) | same time |
| Kosti | 852 km (529 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Sudan
- Khartoum
- Omdurman
- Port Sudan
- Kassala
- El Obeid
- Medani
- Kosti
- El Fasher
- Gedaref
- Geneina
- El Manaqil
- Atbara
- Kadugli
- Shendi
- Ad Damazin
- Sennar
Questions people ask
What time zone is Niyala in?
Niyala is in the Africa/Khartoum time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Niyala have daylight saving time?
Niyala doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Niyala when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Niyala's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 20 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).