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Current Date And Time In El Daein, Sudan

Saturday, 25 July 2026
17:09:04 CAT
Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 264,734

✈️ El Daein, Eastern Darfur, Sudan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to El Daein, Eastern Darfur, 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 El Daein.

Why It Matters: Arriving in El Daein 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 El Daein — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Sudan, which includes El Daein, 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 El Daein.

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 El Daein. 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 El Daein.

🚔
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 El Daein for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to El Daein
Regional Airport • UYL
Nyala Airport
Nyala, SD
143
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is El Daein From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Daein 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)3,423 km2,127 mi~ 4h 47m
Paris (France)4,702 km2,922 mi~ 6h 17m
London (United Kingdom)5,044 km3,134 mi~ 6h 41m
Singapore (Singapore)8,637 km5,367 mi~ 10h 55m
New York (United States)10,014 km6,223 mi~ 12h 32m
Toronto (Canada)10,342 km6,426 mi~ 12h 55m
Tokyo (Japan)11,303 km7,023 mi~ 14h 03m
Los Angeles (United States)13,708 km8,518 mi~ 16h 53m
Sydney (Australia)13,937 km8,660 mi~ 17h 09m
Auckland (New Zealand)15,798 km9,817 mi~ 19h 20m

✈ 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 El Daein, 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 El Daein 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 Time5:09 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From El Daein to Major World Cities

It is currently 5:09 PM on Saturday in El Daein. 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 El Daein 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 El Daein
New York (United States)Sat, 11:09 AM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 8:09 AM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 11:09 AM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 4:09 PM1h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 5:09 PMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 7:09 PM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sat, 11:09 PM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 12:09 AM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 1:09 AM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 3:09 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 El Daein — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in El Daein 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 El Daein

Knowing which languages are used in El Daein 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 El Daein. 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
Gereida (Southern Darfur, Sudan)68 mi109 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Sh'iariah (Eastern Darfur, Sudan)77 mi124 kmNNW
⬆️
Buram (Southern Darfur, Sudan)78 mi125 kmWSW
⬆️
Nyala (Southern Darfur, Sudan)93 mi150 kmWNW
⬆️
Ghubaysh (West Kordofan, Sudan)95 mi154 kmENE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From El Daein

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to El Daein is the Petra (Jordan), about 2,308 km away. Straight-line distances from El Daein 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, Jordan2,308 km1,434 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy3,634 km2,258 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,677 km3,528 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil8,457 km5,255 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China9,176 km5,702 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru11,220 km6,972 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,035 km7,478 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

El Daein shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Eastern Darfur and Sudan. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🧭 El Daein's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for El Daein

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in El Daein

El Daein 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 El Daein

The closest airport to El Daein is Nyala Airport (UYL), about 143 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 El Daein From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving El Daein 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 El Daein gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond El Daein

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

🔎 Explore More About El Daein

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To El Daein

What side of the road do people drive on in El Daein?

El Daein, 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 El Daein use?

El Daein 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 El Daein?

In El Daein, 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 El Daein?

Nyala Airport (UYL) is the nearest airport to El Daein, about 143 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

El Daein 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 El Daein?

El Daein shares the official and regional languages of Eastern Darfur 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 El Daein?

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