Timezones in South Sudan 
South Sudan Time Right Now! Find the Current time in South Sudan from anywhere in the world. South Sudan follows a single official timezone: CAT (Central Africa Time, UTC+02:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
South Sudan
Central Africa Time
Sunday, March 1, 2026
05:22:48 PM
South Sudan Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for South Sudan, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Juba | CAT | Central Africa Time | UTC+02:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 5 Cities in South Sudan
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juba Central Equatoria, South Sudan | 05:22:48 PM | Sun, Mar 1 | Africa/Juba | 450,000 |
| 2 | Winejok Northern Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan | 05:22:48 PM | Sun, Mar 1 | Africa/Juba | 300,000 |
| 3 | Yei Central Equatoria, South Sudan | 05:22:48 PM | Sun, Mar 1 | Africa/Juba | 260,720 |
| 4 | Malakal Upper Nile, South Sudan | 05:22:48 PM | Sun, Mar 1 | Africa/Juba | 160,765 |
| 5 | Wau Western Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan | 05:22:48 PM | Sun, Mar 1 | Africa/Juba | 127,384 |