What time zone is Sawākin in?

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

Does Sawākin observe daylight saving time?

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

Current Time in Sawākin, Red Sea, Sudan

6:44:19 PM

18:44:19

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Khartoum

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Time zone details

Sawākin does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Sawākin

Sunrise5:29 AMSolar noon11:14 AMSunset4:59 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Sudan
Administrative area: Red Sea
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)

Practical

Country languages: Arabic, English
Dialing code: +249
Population: 42,456
Elevation: Approximately 4 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 19° 06' N / 37° 19' E

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Sawākin follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Khartoum

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Clock changes in Sawākin

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:29 AM
Solar noon: 11:14 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 30 min58 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:06 AM – 5:21 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:41 AM – 5:47 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:15 AM – 6:13 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination93%

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:29 AM (east, 103.6°)
Sunset: 4:59 PM (west, 256.3°)
Day length: 11 hr 30 min58 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:14 AM (57.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:06 AM – 5:21 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:41 AM – 5:47 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:15 AM – 6:13 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:51 PM (northeast, 61.6°)
Moonset: 7:40 AM (northwest, 297.2°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 10:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Wednesday, October 28	5:29 AM	4:59 PM	11 hr 30 min	58 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	5:29 AM	4:58 PM	11 hr 29 min	57 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	5:30 AM	4:58 PM	11 hr 28 min	57 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	5:30 AM	4:57 PM	11 hr 27 min	57 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	5:31 AM	4:57 PM	11 hr 26 min	56 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	5:31 AM	4:56 PM	11 hr 25 min	55 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	5:31 AM	4:56 PM	11 hr 24 min	55 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Sudan

Sat, Dec 19, 2026Revolution Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027Independence Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Sawākin, Red Sea, Sudan

Port Sudan New International AirportPZULarge airport · Serves Port Sudan38.0 km north-northwest

Source: OurAirports record · PZU / HSPN

About 38.0 km (23.6 mi) north-northwest of Sawākin

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Frequently asked questions

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