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Raja, Western Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan – South Sudan Flag

Current Date And Time In Raja, South Sudan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
18:07:18 EAT
Currency: South Sudanese Pound (SSP)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 3,700

✈️ Raja, Western Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Raja, Western Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Raja.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Raja with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Raja — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in South Sudan, which includes Raja, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for South Sudan before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers South Sudan's time zone +03:00, country calling code +211 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .SS. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Raja.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+03:00
📞 Country Calling Code+211
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.SS

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for South Sudan — police 999, ambulance 999, fire brigade 999, general emergency 999. Store these in your phone before you reach Raja. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Raja.

🚔
Police
999
🚑
Ambulance
999
🚒
Fire
999
📞
General
999

📊 South Sudan At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for South Sudan — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.385
Low
👤
Life Expectancy
57.7
years
📚
Literacy Rate
26.8%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$1,080
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
12.4%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full South Sudan development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Raja for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Raja
Regional Airport • WUU
Wau Airport
Wau, SS
266
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Raja's exact coordinates, or Wau's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Raja From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Raja to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)3,643 km2,264 mi~ 5h 02m
Paris (France)4,991 km3,102 mi~ 6h 37m
London (United Kingdom)5,334 km3,315 mi~ 7h 02m
Singapore (Singapore)8,681 km5,394 mi~ 10h 58m
New York (United States)10,199 km6,337 mi~ 12h 45m
Toronto (Canada)10,545 km6,553 mi~ 13h 09m
Tokyo (Japan)11,555 km7,180 mi~ 14h 21m
Sydney (Australia)13,789 km8,568 mi~ 16h 58m
Los Angeles (United States)13,949 km8,667 mi~ 17h 10m
Auckland (New Zealand)15,580 km9,681 mi~ 19h 05m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Raja, South Sudan is set to East Africa Time (EAT) with a current offset of UTC +03:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Raja requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneEast Africa Time (EAT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +03:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time6:07 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Raja to Major World Cities

It is currently 5:07 PM on Sunday in Raja. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Raja right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Raja
New York (United States)Sun, 11:07 AM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 8:07 AM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 11:07 AM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 4:07 PM1h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 5:07 PMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 7:07 PM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 11:07 PM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 12:07 AM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 1:07 AM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 3:07 AM10h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Raja — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Raja is the South Sudanese pound (SSP), written as £. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
£ 130.26
SSP
€ 1 Euro
£ 148.16
SSP
£ 1 British Pound
£ 173.50
SSP
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
£ 90.92
SSP
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
£ 92.37
SSP

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Raja

Knowing which languages are used in Raja helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
English
National language(s):
ArabicBariDinkaLuoMurleNuerZande

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Raja. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Kafia Kingi (Western Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan)103 mi165 kmWNW
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Aweil (Northern Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan)119 mi191 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Winejok (Northern Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan)135 mi217 kmENE
⬆️
Kuacjok (Warrap, South Sudan)158 mi254 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Gogrial (Warrap, South Sudan)166 mi266 kmEast (E)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Raja

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Raja is the Petra (Jordan), about 2,634 km away. Straight-line distances from Raja to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan2,634 km1,637 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy3,935 km2,445 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,871 km3,648 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil8,262 km5,134 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China9,427 km5,858 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru11,104 km6,900 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,137 km7,541 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Raja shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Western Bahr al Ghazal and South Sudan. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Western Bahr al Ghazal Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Western Bahr al Ghazal, including major hub cities.
✈️ South Sudan Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for South Sudan.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Raja, South Sudan runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/D/G socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Raja and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Raja.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
DType D: Three round pins in triangle
GType G: Three rectangular pins
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🧭 Raja's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Raja

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Raja. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Raja — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Raja

Raja keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of South Sudan. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Raja

The closest airport to Raja is Wau Airport (WUU), about 266 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Raja From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Raja needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Raja gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Raja

Raja rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Raja — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Raja

ℹ️ Raja OverviewSee the full profile of Raja — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Raja MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Raja for distance and direction.
💰 Raja CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Raja

What side of the road do people drive on in Raja?

Raja, like the rest of South Sudan, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Raja use?

Raja runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/D/G sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Raja?

In Raja, reach police on 999, ambulance on 999, fire brigade on 999, a general emergency line on 999. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Raja?

Wau Airport (WUU) is the nearest airport to Raja, about 266 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Raja in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Raja runs on East Africa Time (UTC +03:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Raja?

Raja shares the official and regional languages of Western Bahr al Ghazal and South Sudan — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Raja?

No — Raja uses the South Sudanese pound (SSP), symbol £. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Raja currency page for live rates.