Current Date And Time In Ar Rahad, Sudan
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ar Rahad, a city in North Kordofan, Sudan in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Ar Rahad — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ar Rahad | |
| State | North Kordofan | |
| Country | Sudan | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 36,518 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in North Kordofan | #3 of 4 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Sudanese Pound | |
| Code ISO-4217 | SDG | |
| Symbol | ج.س. | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +249 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .sd | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 506 | |
| In Feet | 1,660 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 12.72 | |
| Longitude | 30.65 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.717° N 30.65° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 43' 0" N 30° 38' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 43' N 30° 39' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to North Kordofan Capital | 70 km Northwest of El-Obeid | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kodok, South Sudan (352 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:44 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:20 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 36m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Khartoum |
Ar Rahad is a city situated in North Kordofan, Sudan, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Ar Rahad as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in North Kordofan
The latitude and longitude of Ar Rahad pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 506 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ar Rahad on the map
Ar Rahad runs on UTC +02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Ar Rahad run on Sudanese Pound (SDG), shown with the symbol ج.س.. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Ar Rahad exchange rates
To ring a number in Ar Rahad from outside Sudan, dial +249 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Ar Rahad and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ar Rahad ranks #3 of 4 cities in North Kordofan. It lies about 70 km Northwest of El-Obeid, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the North Kordofan market. › Cities near Ar Rahad
Ar Rahad has a recorded population of approximately 36,518 people. That places it #3 of 4 cities with population data in North Kordofan. Browse more cities in North Kordofan for comparison.
Ar Rahad is part of North Kordofan in Sudan. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Ar Rahad keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:44 AM and sets around 06:20 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ar Rahad price in Sudanese pound (SDG), written with the symbol ج.س.. Check live rates on our Ar Rahad currency page.
Ar Rahad is about 70 km Northwest of El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan. See cities near Ar Rahad for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ar Rahad lands you closest to Kodok, South Sudan, about 352 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ar Rahad sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
