Omdurman runs on UTC+2 (CAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Omdurman and your time
Omdurman at a glance
| Country | Sudan |
|---|---|
| Region | Khartoum |
| Time zone | Africa/Khartoum |
| Abbreviation now | CAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1985 |
| Coordinates | 15.64° N, 32.48° E |
Which time zone Omdurman uses
Local time in Omdurman 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.
Omdurman is on the same time as the rest of Sudan, including the capital, Khartoum.
Clock changes in Omdurman, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Omdurman for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Omdurman and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Omdurman: 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 |
Omdurman 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 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.
Daylight in Omdurman
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Being in the tropics, Omdurman sees little change in day length: the longest day (13 hours 4 minutes) is only 1 hour 52 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 12 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:18 AM and 6:21 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Omdurman
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:54 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:20 AM | 6:24 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:39 AM | 5:46 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:12 AM | 5:24 PM | 11 h 12 min |
When the sun is highest in Omdurman
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Omdurman: solar noon falls at about 11:50 AM on standard time.
Cities near Omdurman
Every city below shares Omdurman’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khartoum | 12 km (7 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al Manāqil | 165 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wad Madani | 178 km (111 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sennar | 259 km (161 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al-Damir | 269 km (167 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kūstī | 277 km (172 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Atbara | 280 km (174 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Omdurman 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 Omdurman in?
Omdurman uses the Africa/Khartoum time zone, which is UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Does Omdurman use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Omdurman last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1985 and now stays on UTC+2 all year.
What is the time difference between Omdurman and New York?
Omdurman 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 Omdurman does not.
Is Omdurman on the same time as Khartoum?
Yes. Omdurman and Khartoum both use UTC+2 right now.
How long is the longest day in Omdurman?
About 13 hours 4 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 12 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.