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. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the 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.
The sun rises over Ar Rahad at 05:46 and sets at 18:14, giving 12h 28m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Ar Rahad
Daylight Hours in Ar Rahad
Ar Rahad gets 12h 29m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ar Rahad is at 05:46 and sunset in Ar Rahad is at 18:14.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 22m near the December solstice to 12h 52m near the June solstice.
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Cities Sharing Ar Rahad's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Ar Rahad.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug ● | 04:30 | 05:46 | 12:00 | 15:06 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 04:31 | 05:46 | 12:00 | 15:06 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 04:31 | 05:46 | 12:00 | 15:06 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 04:31 | 05:46 | 11:59 | 15:07 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 04:31 | 05:46 | 11:59 | 15:07 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 04:31 | 05:46 | 11:59 | 15:07 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 04:32 | 05:46 | 11:59 | 15:07 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
14-day Forecast for Ar Rahad
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ar Rahad
Sunrise
in Ar Rahad
↑
5:46 AM
Sunset
in Ar Rahad
↓
6:14 PM
Day Length
12h 28m
Dawn
in Ar Rahad
5:24 AM
Dusk
in Ar Rahad
6:36 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Ar Rahad
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
61.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 13:11
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:37
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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 09:46 on Friday, August 21, 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 August 21, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ar Rahad today?
Today in Ar Rahad: sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset is at 18:14, giving 12h 28m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ar Rahad tonight?
Tonight the moon over Ar Rahad is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 61.6%.
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.