Juba keeps UTC+2 (CAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Juba and your time
Juba at a glance
| Country | South Sudan |
|---|---|
| Region | Central Equatoria |
| Capital of | South Sudan |
| Time zone | Africa/Juba |
| Abbreviation now | CAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1985 |
| Coordinates | 4.85° N, 31.58° E |
Which time zone Juba uses
Juba follows the Africa/Juba time zone and stays on UTC+2 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1985; the tz database lists no change after that.
Juba is the capital, and all of South Sudan keeps this time.
Clock changes in Juba, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Juba for 2026 or 2027.
Juba time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Juba is 2:00 AM in New York, 6:00 PM in Sydney and 11:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 6 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
Juba never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Juba
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Juba, from 11 hours 51 minutes to 12 hours 24 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Juba
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:58 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:43 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:43 AM | 5:49 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:56 AM | 5:47 PM | 11 h 51 min |
Clock time and sun time in Juba
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Juba: solar noon falls at about 11:55 AM on standard time.
Cities near Juba
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yei | 131 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gulu (Uganda) | 244 km (152 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Juba today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
Tools for time in Juba
- Convert a time to or from Juba: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Juba and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Juba in?
Juba uses the Africa/Juba time zone, which is UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Does Juba use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Juba last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1985 and now stays on UTC+2 all year.
What is the time difference between Juba and New York?
Juba is 7 hours ahead of New York in January and 6 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Juba does not.
How long is the longest day in Juba?
About 12 hours 24 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 51 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.