Time Now in Yei, South Sudan 🇸🇸
Lat/Long: 4.09° N, 30.68° E
Elevation: 836 m above sea level
Population rank: #3 of 23 cities in South Sudan by population
State: Central Equatoria
Country: 🇸🇸 South Sudan (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Juba
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Sudan: CAT
Yei sits in the Africa/Juba time zone, UTC+02:00. Yei does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. Perched at about 836 m, Yei sits well above the coast. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 3522 km away. Yei ranks among the biggest cities in South Sudan, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
The sun rises over Yei at 05:43 and sets at 17:47, giving 12h 03m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Yei
Daylight Hours in Yei
Yei gets 12h 03m of daylight today. Sunrise in Yei is at 05:43 and sunset in Yei is at 17:47.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 53m near the December solstice to 12h 21m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Yei and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Yei right now.
Other Cities in South Sudan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Yei's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Yei.
Weather in Yei
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Prayer Times in Yei
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 6 Oct ● | 04:32 | 05:43 | 11:45 | 14:59 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Wed, 7 Oct | 04:32 | 05:43 | 11:45 | 14:59 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Thu, 8 Oct | 04:32 | 05:43 | 11:44 | 14:59 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Fri, 9 Oct | 04:31 | 05:43 | 11:44 | 14:59 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Sat, 10 Oct | 04:31 | 05:42 | 11:44 | 14:59 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Sun, 11 Oct | 04:31 | 05:42 | 11:44 | 14:59 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Mon, 12 Oct | 04:31 | 05:42 | 11:43 | 14:59 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
14-day Forecast for Yei
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Yei
Sunrise
in Yei
↑
5:43 AM
Sunset
in Yei
↓
5:47 PM
Day Length
12h 03m
Dawn
in Yei
5:22 AM
Dusk
in Yei
6:08 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Yei
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
18.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 02:56
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 15:23
Distances & Clock Changes in Yei
How Far Is Yei From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,522 km | NE (46deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,871 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Paris | 5,654 km | NNW (336deg) |
| Moscow | 5,778 km | N (5deg) |
| London | 5,995 km | NNW (337deg) |
| Singapore | 8,127 km | E (90deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,904 km | WSW (245deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,166 km | ENE (68deg) |
Yei's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Yei and you would surface in the open ocean, near 4.1deg S, 149.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Yei
What time is it in Yei right now?
The current local time in Yei is 14:43 on Tuesday, October 06, 2026. Yei follows the Africa/Juba time zone.
What time zone is Yei in?
Yei 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 Yei?
Is Yei on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 06, 2026, Yei is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Yei today?
In Yei today the sun rises at 05:43 and sets at 17:47, giving 12h 03m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Yei tonight?
Over Yei tonight the moon shows a Waning Crescent phase at 18.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Yei?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Yei, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.