Current local time in Yei, South Sudan
The live clock above shows the time in Yei. Yei is in the Africa/Juba time zone, UTC+2 right now (CAT).
| Country | South Sudan |
|---|---|
| Region | Central Equatoria |
| Population | about 113,000 |
| Coordinates | 4.09° N, 30.68° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Juba |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Yei 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 | 6:01 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:48 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 21 min |
| September equinox | 5:46 AM | 5:53 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:58 AM | 5:51 PM | 11 h 53 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Yei at about 12:06 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 3 minutes behind the sun, because Yei sits at 30.7° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Yei time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Yei |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Yei |
|---|---|---|
| Arua, Uganda | 121 km (75 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Juba | 129 km (80 mi) | same time |
| Gulu, Uganda | 230 km (143 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Lira, Uganda | 319 km (198 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Isiro, DR Congo | 370 km (230 mi) | same time |
| Beni, DR Congo | 423 km (263 mi) | same time |
| Butembo, DR Congo | 467 km (290 mi) | same time |
| Kampala, Uganda | 470 km (292 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Other cities in South Sudan
Questions people ask
What time zone is Yei in?
Yei is in the Africa/Juba time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Yei have daylight saving time?
Yei doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Yei when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Yei's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 3 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).