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Current Date And Time In Ar Rahad, Sudan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
15:32:01 CAT
Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 36,518

✈️ Ar Rahad, North Kordofan, Sudan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Ar Rahad, North Kordofan, 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 Ar Rahad.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Sudan, which includes Ar Rahad, 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 Ar Rahad.

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 Ar Rahad. 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 Ar Rahad.

🚔
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 Ar Rahad for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Ar Rahad
Regional Airport • EBD
El-Obeid Airport
El-Obeid, SD
66
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Ar Rahad From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ar Rahad 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)2,930 km1,821 mi~ 4h 12m
Paris (France)4,786 km2,974 mi~ 6h 23m
London (United Kingdom)5,121 km3,182 mi~ 6h 47m
Singapore (Singapore)8,149 km5,064 mi~ 10h 20m
New York (United States)10,285 km6,391 mi~ 12h 51m
Toronto (Canada)10,581 km6,574 mi~ 13h 12m
Tokyo (Japan)10,836 km6,733 mi~ 13h 30m
Sydney (Australia)13,600 km8,451 mi~ 16h 45m
Los Angeles (United States)13,862 km8,613 mi~ 17h 03m
Auckland (New Zealand)15,551 km9,663 mi~ 19h 03m

✈ 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 Ar Rahad, 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 Ar Rahad 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 Time3:32 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Ar Rahad to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:32 PM on Sunday in Ar Rahad. 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 Ar Rahad 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 Ar Rahad
New York (United States)Sun, 9:32 AM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 6:32 AM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 9:32 AM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 2:32 PM1h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 3:32 PMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 5:32 PM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 9:32 PM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 10:32 PM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 11:32 PM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 1:32 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 Ar Rahad — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Ar Rahad 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. 683.01
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 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Ar Rahad

Knowing which languages are used in Ar Rahad 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 Ar Rahad. 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
Umm Ruwaba (North Kordofan, Sudan)40 mi65 kmENE
⬆️
El Obeid (North Kordofan, Sudan)44 mi70 kmNW
⬆️
Barah (North Kordofan, Sudan)71 mi114 kmNNW
⬆️
Dilling (Southern Kordofan, Sudan)82 mi131 kmSW
⬆️
Tandalti (White Nile, Sudan)85 mi136 kmENE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Ar Rahad

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Ar Rahad is the Petra (Jordan), about 2,019 km away. Straight-line distances from Ar Rahad 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, Jordan2,019 km1,255 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy3,689 km2,292 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,174 km3,215 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China8,708 km5,411 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil8,959 km5,567 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru11,729 km7,288 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,407 km7,709 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

Ar Rahad shares the same national travel standards as the rest of North Kordofan and Sudan. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🧭 Ar Rahad's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Ar Rahad

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Ar Rahad

Ar Rahad 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 Ar Rahad

The closest airport to Ar Rahad is El-Obeid Airport (EBD), about 66 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 Ar Rahad From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Ar Rahad 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 Ar Rahad gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Ar Rahad

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

🔎 Explore More About Ar Rahad

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Ar Rahad

What side of the road do people drive on in Ar Rahad?

Ar Rahad, 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 Ar Rahad use?

Ar Rahad 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 Ar Rahad?

In Ar Rahad, 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 Ar Rahad?

El-Obeid Airport (EBD) is the nearest airport to Ar Rahad, about 66 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Ar Rahad 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 Ar Rahad?

Ar Rahad shares the official and regional languages of North Kordofan 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 Ar Rahad?

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