What time zone is Bentiu in?

Bentiu uses Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Juba.

Does Bentiu observe daylight saving time?

No. Bentiu uses CAT (UTC+2) all year.

Current Time in Bentiu, Unity, South Sudan

9:48:29 PM

21:48:29

Friday, October 16, 2026

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Juba

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Time zone details

Bentiu does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Bentiu

Sunrise5:48 AMSolar noon11:46 AMSunset5:43 PM

Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Bentiu in the next 12 monthsView schedule Weather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country: South Sudan
Administrative area: Unity
Place type: City or town
Country currency: South Sudanese Pound (SSP)

Practical

Country languages: English
Dialing code: +211
Population: 7,653
Elevation: Approximately 395 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 9° 15' N / 29° 47' E

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Clock changes in Bentiu

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:48 AM
Solar noon: 11:46 AM
Sunset: 5:43 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 55 min29 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:27 AM – 6:04 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:03 AM – 6:29 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:38 AM – 6:54 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination29%

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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:48 AM (east, 98.9°)
Sunset: 5:43 PM (west, 261.0°)
Day length: 11 hr 55 min29 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:46 AM (71.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:27 AM – 6:04 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:03 AM – 6:29 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:38 AM – 6:54 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (29% illuminated)
Moonrise: 10:31 AM (southeast, 118.3°)
Moonset: 10:15 PM (southwest, 242.0°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 6:13 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, October 16	5:48 AM	5:43 PM	11 hr 55 min	29 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	5:48 AM	5:43 PM	11 hr 54 min	29 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	5:49 AM	5:42 PM	11 hr 54 min	28 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 19	5:49 AM	5:42 PM	11 hr 53 min	29 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	5:49 AM	5:41 PM	11 hr 53 min	28 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	5:49 AM	5:41 PM	11 hr 52 min	28 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	5:49 AM	5:41 PM	11 hr 52 min	28 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in South Sudan

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Mon, Dec 28, 2026Republic Day
Thu, Dec 31, 2026New Year's Eve

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Bentiu in?: Bentiu uses Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Juba.
When is the next clock change in Bentiu?: No clock changes are scheduled for Bentiu in the next 12 months
Does Bentiu observe daylight saving time?: No. Bentiu uses CAT (UTC+2) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Bentiu?: Bentiu is UTC+2 all year