Nyala keeps UTC+2 (CAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Nyala and your time
Nyala at a glance
| Country | Sudan |
|---|---|
| Region | Southern Darfur |
| Time zone | Africa/Khartoum |
| Abbreviation now | CAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1985 |
| Coordinates | 12.05° N, 24.88° E |
Which time zone Nyala uses
Local time in Nyala is UTC+2 year round, under the Africa/Khartoum rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1985, and no future change is scheduled.
Nyala is on the same time as the rest of Sudan, including the capital, Khartoum.
Clock changes in Nyala, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Nyala for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Nyala is
Take 9:00 AM in Nyala: the clock reads 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 |
Because Nyala keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Nyala
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Being in the tropics, Nyala sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 50 minutes) is only 1 hour 25 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 25 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:55 AM and 6:46 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Nyala
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:25 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:57 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 50 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:10 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:36 AM | 6:01 PM | 11 h 25 min |
Clock time and sun time in Nyala
Nyala lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Nyala
All the places listed below keep the same time as Nyala.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gereida | 91 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| El Daein | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al-Fashir | 183 km (114 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Nyala today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Sudan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Nyala in?
Nyala uses the Africa/Khartoum time zone, which is UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Does Nyala use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Nyala last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1985 and now stays on UTC+2 all year.
What is the time difference between Nyala and New York?
Nyala 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 Nyala does not.
Is Nyala on the same time as Khartoum?
Yes. Nyala and Khartoum both use UTC+2 right now.
How long is the longest day in Nyala?
About 12 hours 50 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 25 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.