Time Now in Rumbek, South Sudan 🇸🇸
Lat/Long: 6.81° N, 29.68° E
Elevation: 428 m above sea level
Population rank: #11 of 23 cities in South Sudan by population
State: El Buhayrat
Country: 🇸🇸 South Sudan (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Juba
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Sudan: CAT
Rumbek sits in the Africa/Juba time zone, UTC+02:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. Rumbek stands at an elevated 428 m above the sea. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 3402 km away. Rumbek is a significant city in South Sudan, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Rumbek at 05:54 and sets at 18:21, giving 12h 26m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Rumbek
Daylight Hours in Rumbek
Rumbek gets 12h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Rumbek is at 05:54 and sunset in Rumbek is at 18:21.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 43m near the December solstice to 12h 31m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Rumbek and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Rumbek right now.
Other Cities in South Sudan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Rumbek's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Rumbek.
Weather in Rumbek
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Prayer Times in Rumbek
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 23 Jul ● | 04:37 | 05:54 | 12:07 | 15:31 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 04:37 | 05:54 | 12:07 | 15:31 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 04:37 | 05:54 | 12:07 | 15:30 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 04:38 | 05:54 | 12:07 | 15:30 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 04:38 | 05:54 | 12:07 | 15:30 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Tue, 28 Jul | 04:38 | 05:54 | 12:07 | 15:30 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Wed, 29 Jul | 04:38 | 05:54 | 12:07 | 15:29 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
14-day Forecast for Rumbek
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Rumbek
Sunrise
in Rumbek
↑
5:54 AM
Sunset
in Rumbek
↓
6:21 PM
Day Length
12h 26m
Dawn
in Rumbek
5:31 AM
Dusk
in Rumbek
6:43 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Rumbek
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
69.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:17
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:22
Distances & Clock Changes in Rumbek
How Far Is Rumbek From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,402 km | NE (50deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,860 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Paris | 5,333 km | NNW (336deg) |
| Moscow | 5,488 km | N (6deg) |
| London | 5,673 km | NNW (337deg) |
| Singapore | 8,239 km | E (91deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,932 km | WSW (245deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,156 km | ENE (68deg) |
Rumbek's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Rumbek and you would surface in the open ocean, near 6.8deg S, 150.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rumbek
What time is it in Rumbek right now?
The current local time in Rumbek is 13:39 on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Rumbek follows the Africa/Juba time zone.
What time zone is Rumbek in?
Rumbek runs on the Africa/Juba IANA time zone (UTC+02:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Rumbek?
Is Rumbek on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of July 23, 2026, Rumbek is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rumbek today?
In Rumbek today the sun rises at 05:54 and sets at 18:21, giving 12h 26m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Rumbek tonight?
The moon phase over Rumbek tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 69.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Rumbek?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Rumbek, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.