Time Now in Malakal, South Sudan 🇸🇸
Lat/Long: 9.53° N, 31.66° E
Elevation: 400 m above sea level
Population rank: #4 of 23 cities in South Sudan by population
State: Upper Nile State
Country: 🇸🇸 South Sudan (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Juba
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Sudan: CAT
Clocks in Malakal are set to UTC+02:00 under the Africa/Juba zone. Malakal does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Sitting close to the equator, Malakal sees day length barely change from month to month. Perched at about 400 m, Malakal sits well above the coast. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 3043 km away. Malakal ranks among the biggest cities in South Sudan, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Malakal gets 12h 35m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:41 and sunset at 18:17.
Time & Daylight in Malakal
Daylight Hours in Malakal
Malakal gets 12h 36m of daylight today. Sunrise in Malakal is at 05:41 and sunset in Malakal is at 18:17.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 34m near the December solstice to 12h 41m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 20 Jul ● | 04:23 | 05:41 | 11:59 | 15:23 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:23 | 05:41 | 11:59 | 15:22 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:24 | 05:41 | 11:59 | 15:22 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:24 | 05:42 | 11:59 | 15:22 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 04:24 | 05:42 | 11:59 | 15:22 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 04:25 | 05:42 | 11:59 | 15:21 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 04:25 | 05:42 | 11:59 | 15:21 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Malakal
Sunrise
in Malakal
↑
5:41 AM
Sunset
in Malakal
↓
6:17 PM
Day Length
12h 35m
Dawn
in Malakal
5:18 AM
Dusk
in Malakal
6:40 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Malakal
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
36.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:58
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:01
Distances & Clock Changes in Malakal
How Far Is Malakal From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,043 km | NE (52deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,554 km | ENE (72deg) |
| Paris | 5,152 km | NNW (334deg) |
| Moscow | 5,166 km | N (5deg) |
| London | 5,488 km | NNW (334deg) |
| Singapore | 8,027 km | E (92deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,843 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,259 km | WSW (245deg) |
Malakal's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Malakal and you would surface in the open ocean, near 9.5deg S, 148.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Malakal
What time is it in Malakal right now?
The current local time in Malakal is 04:14 on Monday, July 20, 2026. Malakal follows the Africa/Juba time zone.
What time zone is Malakal in?
Malakal uses the Africa/Juba 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 Malakal?
Is Malakal on daylight saving time right now?
No — Malakal is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Malakal today?
In Malakal today the sun rises at 05:41 and sets at 18:17, giving 12h 35m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Malakal tonight?
The moon phase over Malakal tonight is Waxing Crescent with 36.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Malakal?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Malakal, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.