Port Sudan runs on UTC+2 (CAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Port Sudan and your time
Port Sudan at a glance
| Country | Sudan |
|---|---|
| Region | Red Sea |
| Time zone | Africa/Khartoum |
| Abbreviation now | CAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1985 |
| Coordinates | 19.62° N, 37.22° E |
Which time zone Port Sudan uses
Local time in Port Sudan 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.
All of Sudan keeps the same time, so Port Sudan reads the same clock as Khartoum.
Clock changes in Port Sudan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Port Sudan for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Port Sudan and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Port Sudan: 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 |
Port Sudan 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, sunset and day length in Port Sudan
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Being in the tropics, Port Sudan sees little change in day length: the longest day (13 hours 19 minutes) is only 2 hours 22 minutes longer than the shortest (10 hours 57 minutes). Sunrise stays between 4:52 AM and 6:08 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Port Sudan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:35 AM | 5:42 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:53 AM | 6:12 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:20 AM | 5:27 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:01 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 57 min |
When the sun is highest in Port Sudan
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Port Sudan: solar noon falls at about 11:30 AM on standard time.
Cities near Port Sudan
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) | 292 km (182 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Port Sudan today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Sudan
All time zones and cities in Sudan
Tools for time in Port Sudan
- Convert a time to or from Port Sudan: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Port Sudan to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Port Sudan and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Port Sudan in?
Port Sudan uses the Africa/Khartoum time zone, which is UTC+2 (CAT) all year.
Does Port Sudan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Port Sudan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1985 and now stays on UTC+2 all year.
What is the time difference between Port Sudan and New York?
Port Sudan 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 Port Sudan does not.
Is Port Sudan on the same time as Khartoum?
Yes. Port Sudan and Khartoum both use UTC+2 right now.
How long is the longest day in Port Sudan?
About 13 hours 19 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 57 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.