Time Now in Ar Rahad, Sudan 🇸🇩
Lat/Long: 12.72° N, 30.65° E
Elevation: 506 m above sea level
Population rank: #34 of 84 cities in Sudan by population
State: North Kordofan
IANA Timezone: Africa/Khartoum
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Sudan: CAT
Local time in Ar Rahad runs on a UTC+02:00 offset (Africa/Khartoum). Ar Rahad does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Ar Rahad stands at an elevated 506 m above the sea. Ar Rahad is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 2930 km off. Ar Rahad is a significant city in Sudan, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Time & Daylight in Ar Rahad
Daylight Hours in Ar Rahad
Ar Rahad gets 11h 57m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ar Rahad is at 05:46 and sunset in Ar Rahad is at 17:43.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 22m near the December solstice to 12h 52m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Ar Rahad and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Ar Rahad right now.
Other Cities in Sudan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Ar Rahad's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Ar Rahad.
Weather in Ar Rahad
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Prayer Times in Ar Rahad
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 6 Oct ● | 04:34 | 05:46 | 11:45 | 15:06 | 17:44 | 19:14 |
| Wed, 7 Oct | 04:34 | 05:46 | 11:45 | 15:05 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Thu, 8 Oct | 04:34 | 05:46 | 11:45 | 15:05 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Fri, 9 Oct | 04:34 | 05:46 | 11:44 | 15:05 | 17:42 | 19:12 |
| Sat, 10 Oct | 04:34 | 05:47 | 11:44 | 15:05 | 17:42 | 19:12 |
| Sun, 11 Oct | 04:34 | 05:47 | 11:44 | 15:05 | 17:41 | 19:11 |
| Mon, 12 Oct | 04:34 | 05:47 | 11:44 | 15:04 | 17:40 | 19:10 |
14-day Forecast for Ar Rahad
Moon Phases & Times for Ar Rahad
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
17.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 02:49
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 15:29
Distances & Clock Changes in Ar Rahad
How Far Is Ar Rahad From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,930 km | ENE (58deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,560 km | ENE (75deg) |
| Paris | 4,785 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Moscow | 4,823 km | N (6deg) |
| London | 5,121 km | NNW (334deg) |
| Singapore | 8,149 km | E (92deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,819 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,313 km | WSW (244deg) |
Ar Rahad's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ar Rahad and you would surface in the open ocean, near 12.7deg S, 149.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ar Rahad
What time is it in Ar Rahad right now?
The current local time in Ar Rahad is 17:50 on Tuesday, October 06, 2026. Ar Rahad follows the Africa/Khartoum time zone.
What time zone is Ar Rahad in?
Ar Rahad uses the Africa/Khartoum IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Ar Rahad?
Is Ar Rahad on daylight saving time right now?
No — Ar Rahad is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 06, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Ar Rahad tonight?
Tonight the moon over Ar Rahad is in its Waning Crescent phase, lit 17.8%.
What is solar time in Ar Rahad?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ar Rahad, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.