Current Time in Wau, Western Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan

5:15:05 AM

05:15:05

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Juba

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Time zone details

Wau does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Wau

Sunrise5:55 AMSolar noon11:51 AMSunset5:47 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Wau in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
South Sudan
Administrative area
Western Bahr al Ghazal
Place type
City or town
Country currency
South Sudanese Pound (SSP)

Practical

Country languages
English
Dialing code
+211
Population
127,384
Elevation
Approximately 440 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
7° 42' N / 27° 59' E
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Wau follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Juba

Popular conversions (current offsets)

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All times shown relative to Wau local time

Clock changes in Wau

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 52 min22 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning GibbousMoon illumination93%
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 52 min22 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(69.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 52 min22 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 52 min22 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 51 min22 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 51 min21 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 51 min21 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 50 min21 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 50 min21 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Wau

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Plan around Wau

Upcoming national public holidays in South Sudan

  1. Christmas Day
  2. Republic Day
  3. New Year's Eve

Nearby scheduled airports for Wau, Western Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan

Wau AirportWUUMedium airport3.2 km north-northwest

Source: OurAirports record · WUU / HSWW

About 3.2 km (2.0 mi) north-northwest of Wau

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Nearby places

KuacjokWarrap67 kmNTonjWarrap89 kmSEGogrialWarrap93 kmN
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Frequently asked questions

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