Geo Countries
Umm Kaddadah, Northern Darfur, Sudan – Sudan Flag

Current Date And Time In Umm Kaddadah, Sudan

Saturday, 25 July 2026
18:21:37 CAT
Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 10,979

✈️ Umm Kaddadah, Northern Darfur, Sudan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Umm Kaddadah, 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 Umm Kaddadah.

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

Quick Links: Overview | Map | Currency | Nearby Cities | Northern Darfur Travel | Sudan Travel

🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Sudan, which includes Umm Kaddadah, 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 Kaddadah.

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 Kaddadah. 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 Kaddadah.

🚔
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 Kaddadah for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Umm Kaddadah
Regional Airport • ELF
El Fasher Airport
El Fasher, SD
147
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Umm Kaddadah From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Umm Kaddadah 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)3,254 km2,022 mi~ 4h 35m
Paris (France)4,510 km2,802 mi~ 6h 03m
London (United Kingdom)4,850 km3,014 mi~ 6h 27m
Singapore (Singapore)8,582 km5,332 mi~ 10h 51m
New York (United States)9,901 km6,152 mi~ 12h 24m
Toronto (Canada)10,214 km6,346 mi~ 12h 46m
Tokyo (Japan)11,102 km6,898 mi~ 13h 49m
Los Angeles (United States)13,547 km8,418 mi~ 16h 41m
Sydney (Australia)14,016 km8,709 mi~ 17h 14m
Auckland (New Zealand)15,928 km9,897 mi~ 19h 29m

✈ 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 Kaddadah, 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 Kaddadah 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 Time6:21 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Umm Kaddadah to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:21 PM on Saturday in Umm Kaddadah. 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 Kaddadah 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 Kaddadah
New York (United States)Sat, 12:21 PM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:21 AM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 12:21 PM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 5:21 PM1h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 6:21 PMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 8:21 PM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:21 AM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:21 AM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:21 AM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:21 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 Kaddadah — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Umm Kaddadah 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 Umm Kaddadah

Knowing which languages are used in Umm Kaddadah 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 Kaddadah. 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)85 mi136 kmWNW
⬆️
El Fasher (Northern Darfur, Sudan)90 mi145 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Sh'iariah (Eastern Darfur, Sudan)110 mi176 kmSW
⬆️
Ghubaysh (West Kordofan, Sudan)110 mi177 kmSSE
⬆️
An Nuhud (West Kordofan, Sudan)133 mi214 kmESE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Umm Kaddadah

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Umm Kaddadah is the Petra (Jordan), about 2,065 km away. Straight-line distances from Umm Kaddadah 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, Jordan2,065 km1,283 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy3,431 km2,132 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,521 km3,431 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil8,621 km5,357 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China8,977 km5,578 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru11,326 km7,037 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,981 km7,445 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 Kaddadah 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 Umm Kaddadah, 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 Kaddadah 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 Kaddadah.

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 Kaddadah's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Umm Kaddadah

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Umm Kaddadah. 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 Kaddadah — 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 Kaddadah

Umm Kaddadah 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 Kaddadah

The closest airport to Umm Kaddadah is El Fasher Airport (ELF), about 147 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 Kaddadah From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Umm Kaddadah

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

🔎 Explore More About Umm Kaddadah

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Umm Kaddadah

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

Umm Kaddadah, 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 Kaddadah use?

Umm Kaddadah 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 Kaddadah?

In Umm Kaddadah, 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 Kaddadah?

El Fasher Airport (ELF) is the nearest airport to Umm Kaddadah, about 147 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Umm Kaddadah 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 Kaddadah?

Umm Kaddadah 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 Umm Kaddadah?

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