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Umm Ruwaba, North Kordofan, Sudan – Sudan Flag

Current Date And Time In Umm Ruwaba, Sudan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
15:32:12 CAT
Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 56,833

✈️ Umm Ruwaba, North Kordofan, Sudan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Umm Ruwaba, 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 Umm Ruwaba.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Sudan, which includes Umm Ruwaba, 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 Umm Ruwaba.

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 Umm Ruwaba. 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 Umm Ruwaba.

🚔
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 Umm Ruwaba for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Umm Ruwaba
Regional Airport • EBD
El-Obeid Airport
El-Obeid, SD
110
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Umm Ruwaba From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Umm Ruwaba 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)2,867 km1,781 mi~ 4h 07m
Paris (France)4,795 km2,980 mi~ 6h 23m
London (United Kingdom)5,130 km3,188 mi~ 6h 47m
Singapore (Singapore)8,089 km5,026 mi~ 10h 16m
New York (United States)10,315 km6,410 mi~ 12h 53m
Toronto (Canada)10,607 km6,591 mi~ 13h 14m
Tokyo (Japan)10,775 km6,695 mi~ 13h 26m
Sydney (Australia)13,559 km8,425 mi~ 16h 42m
Los Angeles (United States)13,875 km8,622 mi~ 17h 04m
Auckland (New Zealand)15,521 km9,644 mi~ 19h 01m

✈ 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 Umm Ruwaba, 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 Umm Ruwaba 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 Umm Ruwaba to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:32 PM on Sunday in Umm Ruwaba. 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 Umm Ruwaba 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 Umm Ruwaba
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 Umm Ruwaba — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Umm Ruwaba 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 Umm Ruwaba

Knowing which languages are used in Umm Ruwaba 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 Umm Ruwaba. 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
Ar Rahad (North Kordofan, Sudan)40 mi65 kmWSW
⬆️
Tandalti (White Nile, Sudan)44 mi72 kmEast (E)
⬆️
El Obeid (North Kordofan, Sudan)70 mi113 kmWNW
⬆️
Marabba (White Nile, Sudan)76 mi122 kmESE
⬆️
Barah (North Kordofan, Sudan)79 mi127 kmNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Umm Ruwaba

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Umm Ruwaba is the Petra (Jordan), about 1,985 km away. Straight-line distances from Umm Ruwaba 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, Jordan1,985 km1,234 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy3,696 km2,297 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,109 km3,175 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China8,647 km5,373 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil9,023 km5,607 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru11,793 km7,328 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,450 km7,736 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

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

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

🧭 Umm Ruwaba's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Umm Ruwaba

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Umm Ruwaba

Umm Ruwaba 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 Umm Ruwaba

The closest airport to Umm Ruwaba is El-Obeid Airport (EBD), about 110 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 Umm Ruwaba From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Umm Ruwaba 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 Umm Ruwaba gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Umm Ruwaba

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

🔎 Explore More About Umm Ruwaba

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Umm Ruwaba

What side of the road do people drive on in Umm Ruwaba?

Umm Ruwaba, 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 Umm Ruwaba use?

Umm Ruwaba 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 Umm Ruwaba?

In Umm Ruwaba, 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 Umm Ruwaba?

El-Obeid Airport (EBD) is the nearest airport to Umm Ruwaba, about 110 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Umm Ruwaba 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 Umm Ruwaba?

Umm Ruwaba 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 Umm Ruwaba?

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