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Current Date And Time In Qala‘ an Naḩl, Sudan

Saturday, 25 July 2026
20:42:05 CAT
Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)

✈️ Qala‘ an Naḩl, Al Qaḑarif, Sudan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Qala‘ an Naḩl, Al Qaḑarif, 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 Qala‘ an Naḩl.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Qala‘ an Naḩl 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 Qala‘ an Naḩl — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Sudan, which includes Qala‘ an Naḩl, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Sudan before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Sudan's time zone +02:00, country calling code +249 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .SD. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Qala‘ an Naḩl.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+02:00
📞 Country Calling Code+249
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.SD

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Sudan — police 999, ambulance 999, fire brigade 999, general emergency 999. Store these in your phone before you reach Qala‘ an Naḩl. 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 Qala‘ an Naḩl.

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

📊 Sudan At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.508
Low
👤
Life Expectancy
66.5
years
📚
Literacy Rate
53.5%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$985
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
7.5%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Qala‘ an Naḩl for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Qala‘ an Naḩl
Regional Airport • KSL
Kassala Airport
Kassala, SD
245
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Qala‘ an Naḩl's exact coordinates, or Al Qadarif's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Qala‘ an Naḩl From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Qala‘ an Naḩl 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)2,484 km1,543 mi~ 3h 40m
Paris (France)4,921 km3,058 mi~ 6h 32m
London (United Kingdom)5,248 km3,261 mi~ 6h 55m
Singapore (Singapore)7,690 km4,778 mi~ 9h 48m
Tokyo (Japan)10,408 km6,467 mi~ 13h
New York (United States)10,553 km6,557 mi~ 13h 10m
Toronto (Canada)10,819 km6,723 mi~ 13h 29m
Sydney (Australia)13,258 km8,238 mi~ 16h 21m
Los Angeles (United States)14,002 km8,700 mi~ 17h 13m
Auckland (New Zealand)15,272 km9,490 mi~ 18h 43m

✈ 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 Qala‘ an Naḩl, Sudan is set to Central Africa Time (CAT) with a current offset of UTC +02:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Qala‘ an Naḩl requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneCentral Africa Time (CAT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +02:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time8:42 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Qala‘ an Naḩl to Major World Cities

It is currently 8:42 PM on Saturday in Qala‘ an Naḩl. 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 Qala‘ an Naḩl 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 Qala‘ an Naḩl
New York (United States)Sat, 2:42 PM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 11:42 AM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 2:42 PM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 7:42 PM1h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 8:42 PMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 10:42 PM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 2:42 AM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 3:42 AM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 4:42 AM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 6:42 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 Qala‘ an Naḩl — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Qala‘ an Naḩl is the Sudanese pound (SDG), written as ج.س.. 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
ج.س. 600.50
SDG
€ 1 Euro
ج.س. 683.16
SDG
£ 1 British Pound
ج.س. 799.84
SDG
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
ج.س. 419.15
SDG
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
ج.س. 425.81
SDG

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Qala‘ an Naḩl

Knowing which languages are used in Qala‘ an Naḩl 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):
ArabicEnglish

🗣 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 Qala‘ an Naḩl. 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
Al Ḩawatah (Al Qaḑarif, Sudan)26 mi42 kmSW
⬆️
Al Qadarif (Al Qaḑarif, Sudan)40 mi65 kmNE
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Doka (Al Qaḑarif, Sudan)55 mi89 kmEast (E)
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Ad Dindar (Sennar, Sudan)61 mi97 kmWSW
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Ad-Dindar (Sennar, Sudan)61 mi98 kmWSW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Qala‘ an Naḩl

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Qala‘ an Naḩl is the Petra (Jordan), about 1,857 km away. Straight-line distances from Qala‘ an Naḩl 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, Jordan1,857 km1,154 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy3,815 km2,371 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,710 km2,926 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China8,281 km5,146 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil9,423 km5,855 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru12,205 km7,584 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,761 km7,929 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

Qala‘ an Naḩl shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Al Qaḑarif and Sudan. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Al Qaḑarif Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Al Qaḑarif, including major hub cities.
✈️ Sudan Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Sudan.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Qala‘ an Naḩl, 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 Qala‘ an Naḩl and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Qala‘ an Naḩl.

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
States By Alphabets

🧭 Qala‘ an Naḩl's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Qala‘ an Naḩl

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Qala‘ an Naḩl. 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 Qala‘ an Naḩl — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Qala‘ an Naḩl

Qala‘ an Naḩl keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of 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 Qala‘ an Naḩl

The closest airport to Qala‘ an Naḩl is Kassala Airport (KSL), about 245 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 Qala‘ an Naḩl From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Qala‘ an Naḩl 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 Qala‘ an Naḩl gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Qala‘ an Naḩl

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

🔎 Explore More About Qala‘ an Naḩl

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Qala‘ an Naḩl

What side of the road do people drive on in Qala‘ an Naḩl?

Qala‘ an Naḩl, like the rest of 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 Qala‘ an Naḩl use?

Qala‘ an Naḩl 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 Qala‘ an Naḩl?

In Qala‘ an Naḩl, 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 Qala‘ an Naḩl?

Kassala Airport (KSL) is the nearest airport to Qala‘ an Naḩl, about 245 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Qala‘ an Naḩl in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Qala‘ an Naḩl runs on Central Africa Time (UTC +02:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Qala‘ an Naḩl?

Qala‘ an Naḩl shares the official and regional languages of Al Qaḑarif and 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 Qala‘ an Naḩl?

No — Qala‘ an Naḩl uses the Sudanese pound (SDG), symbol ج.س.. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Qala‘ an Naḩl currency page for live rates.