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Current Date And Time In El Fasher, Sudan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
12:21:38 CAT
Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 252,609

✈️ El Fasher, Northern Darfur, Sudan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to El Fasher, Northern 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 Fasher.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Sudan, which includes El Fasher, 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 Fasher.

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 Fasher. 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 Fasher.

🚔
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 Fasher for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to El Fasher
Regional Airport • ELF
El Fasher Airport
El Fasher, SD
3
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is El Fasher From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Fasher 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)3,381 km2,101 mi~ 4h 44m
Paris (France)4,448 km2,764 mi~ 5h 59m
London (United Kingdom)4,790 km2,976 mi~ 6h 23m
Singapore (Singapore)8,726 km5,422 mi~ 11h 01m
New York (United States)9,791 km6,084 mi~ 12h 16m
Toronto (Canada)10,111 km6,282 mi~ 12h 39m
Tokyo (Japan)11,209 km6,965 mi~ 13h 56m
Los Angeles (United States)13,463 km8,365 mi~ 16h 35m
Sydney (Australia)14,139 km8,786 mi~ 17h 23m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,031 km9,961 mi~ 19h 37m

✈ 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 Fasher, 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 Fasher 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 Time12:21 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From El Fasher to Major World Cities

It is currently 12:21 PM on Sunday in El Fasher. 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 Fasher 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 Fasher
New York (United States)Sun, 6:21 AM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 3:21 AM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 6:21 AM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 11:21 AM1h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 12:21 PMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 2:21 PM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 6:21 PM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 7:21 PM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 8:21 PM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 10:21 PM10h 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 Fasher — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in El Fasher 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 El Fasher

Knowing which languages are used in El Fasher 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 Fasher. 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
Mellit (Northern Darfur, Sudan)37 mi60 kmNNE
⬆️
Kutum (Northern Darfur, Sudan)60 mi97 kmNW
⬆️
Sh'iariah (Eastern Darfur, Sudan)84 mi135 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Kabkabiyah (Northern Darfur, Sudan)85 mi137 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Umm Kaddadah (Northern Darfur, Sudan)90 mi145 kmEast (E)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From El Fasher

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to El Fasher is the Petra (Jordan), about 2,126 km away. Straight-line distances from El Fasher 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, Jordan2,126 km1,321 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy3,379 km2,099 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,652 km3,512 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil8,495 km5,278 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China9,087 km5,646 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru11,184 km6,949 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,851 km7,364 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 Fasher shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Northern Darfur and Sudan. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in El Fasher, 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 Fasher 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 Fasher.

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

🔋 Before You Pack for El Fasher

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to El Fasher. 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 Fasher — 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 Fasher

El Fasher 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 Fasher

The closest airport to El Fasher is El Fasher Airport (ELF), about 3 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 Fasher From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond El Fasher

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

🔎 Explore More About El Fasher

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To El Fasher

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

El Fasher, 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 Fasher use?

El Fasher 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 Fasher?

In El Fasher, 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 Fasher?

El Fasher Airport (ELF) is the nearest airport to El Fasher, about 3 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

El Fasher 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 Fasher?

El Fasher shares the official and regional languages of Northern 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 Fasher?

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