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Current Date And Time In Wadi Halfa, Sudan

Monday, 27 July 2026
03:15:05 CAT
Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 14,675

✈️ Wadi Halfa, Northern State, Sudan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Wadi Halfa, Northern State, 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 Wadi Halfa.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Sudan, which includes Wadi Halfa, 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 Wadi Halfa.

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 Wadi Halfa. 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 Wadi Halfa.

🚔
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 Wadi Halfa for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Wadi Halfa
Regional Airport • ABS
Abu Simbel Airport
Abu Simbel, EG
69
km away
Nearest to Dongola (Capital)
Regional Airport • DOG
Dongola Airport
Dongola, SD
6
km from Dongola

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

✈️ How Far Is Wadi Halfa From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Wadi Halfa 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)2,463 km1,530 mi~ 3h 39m
Paris (France)3,951 km2,455 mi~ 5h 24m
London (United Kingdom)4,273 km2,655 mi~ 5h 47m
Singapore (Singapore)8,142 km5,059 mi~ 10h 20m
New York (United States)9,653 km5,998 mi~ 12h 06m
Toronto (Canada)9,891 km6,146 mi~ 12h 23m
Tokyo (Japan)10,135 km6,298 mi~ 12h 40m
Los Angeles (United States)13,022 km8,092 mi~ 16h 04m
Sydney (Australia)14,032 km8,719 mi~ 17h 15m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,123 km10,018 mi~ 19h 43m

✈ 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 Wadi Halfa, 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 Wadi Halfa 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 Time3:15 AM on Monday, July 27, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Wadi Halfa to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:15 AM on Monday in Wadi Halfa. 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 Wadi Halfa 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 Wadi Halfa
New York (United States)Sun, 9:15 PM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 6:15 PM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 9:15 PM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 2:15 AM1h behind
Paris (France)Mon, 3:15 AMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 5:15 AM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 9:15 AM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 10:15 AM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 11:15 AM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 1:15 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 Wadi Halfa — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Wadi Halfa 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. 684.27
SDG
£ 1 British Pound
ج.س. 801.73
SDG
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
ج.س. 420.01
SDG
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
ج.س. 426.29
SDG

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Wadi Halfa

Knowing which languages are used in Wadi Halfa 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 Wadi Halfa. 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
Abu Simbel (Aswan, Egypt)41 mi66 kmNNE
⬆️
Karmah an Nuzul (Northern State, Sudan)162 mi260 kmSSW
⬆️
Argo (Northern State, Sudan)169 mi272 kmSSW
⬆️
an-Nasir (Aswan, Egypt)186 mi299 kmNNE
⬆️
Kawm Umbu (Aswan, Egypt)186 mi299 kmNNE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Wadi Halfa

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Wadi Halfa is the Petra (Jordan), about 1,032 km away. Straight-line distances from Wadi Halfa 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, Jordan1,032 km641 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy2,845 km1,768 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,734 km2,942 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China8,023 km4,985 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil9,481 km5,891 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru11,962 km7,433 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,965 km7,434 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

Wadi Halfa shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Northern State and Sudan. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🧭 Wadi Halfa's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Wadi Halfa

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Wadi Halfa

Wadi Halfa 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 Wadi Halfa

The closest airport to Wadi Halfa is Abu Simbel Airport (ABS), about 69 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 Wadi Halfa From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Wadi Halfa 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 Wadi Halfa gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Wadi Halfa

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

🔎 Explore More About Wadi Halfa

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Wadi Halfa

What side of the road do people drive on in Wadi Halfa?

Wadi Halfa, 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 Wadi Halfa use?

Wadi Halfa 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 Wadi Halfa?

In Wadi Halfa, 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 Wadi Halfa?

Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) is the nearest airport to Wadi Halfa, about 69 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Wadi Halfa in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Wadi Halfa 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 Wadi Halfa?

Wadi Halfa shares the official and regional languages of Northern State 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 Wadi Halfa?

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