Current local time in Port Sudan, Sudan
The live clock above shows the time in Port Sudan. Port Sudan is in the Africa/Khartoum time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | Sudan |
|---|---|
| Region | Red Sea |
| Population | about 490,000 |
| Coordinates | 19.62° N, 37.22° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Khartoum |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Port Sudan 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 | 5:35 AM | 5:41 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 4:53 AM | 6:12 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| September equinox | 5:19 AM | 5:28 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:00 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 56 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Port Sudan at about 11:40 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 29 minutes behind the sun, because Port Sudan sits at 37.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Port Sudan time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Port Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Port Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 297 km (184 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Makkah, Saudi Arabia | 338 km (210 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| At Taif, Saudi Arabia | 377 km (234 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Atbara | 401 km (249 mi) | same time |
| Keren, Eritrea | 457 km (284 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Kassala | 470 km (292 mi) | same time |
| Massawa, Eritrea | 504 km (313 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Yanbu al Bahr, Saudi Arabia | 505 km (314 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Other cities in Sudan
- Khartoum
- Omdurman
- Niyala
- Kassala
- El Obeid
- Medani
- Kosti
- El Fasher
- Gedaref
- Geneina
- El Manaqil
- Atbara
- Kadugli
- Shendi
- Ad Damazin
- Sennar
Questions people ask
What time zone is Port Sudan in?
Port Sudan is in the Africa/Khartoum time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Port Sudan have daylight saving time?
Port Sudan doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Port Sudan when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Port Sudan's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 29 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).