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El Matama, River Nile, Sudan – Sudan Flag

Current Date And Time In El Matama, Sudan

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:14:30 CAT
State: River Nile
Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 11,366

✈️ El Matama, River Nile, Sudan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to El Matama, River Nile, 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 Matama.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Sudan, which includes El Matama, 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 Matama.

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 Matama. 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 Matama.

🚔
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 Matama for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to El Matama
Regional Airport
Wadi Seidna Air Base
Karari al-Balad, SD
134
km away
Nearest to Ad-Damir (Capital)
Regional Airport • MWE
Merowe Airport
Merowe, SD
244
km from Ad-Damir

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

✈️ How Far Is El Matama From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Matama 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)2,459 km1,528 mi~ 3h 39m
Paris (France)4,540 km2,821 mi~ 6h 05m
London (United Kingdom)4,866 km3,024 mi~ 6h 28m
Singapore (Singapore)7,885 km4,900 mi~ 10h 02m
New York (United States)10,193 km6,334 mi~ 12h 45m
Tokyo (Japan)10,330 km6,419 mi~ 12h 54m
Toronto (Canada)10,450 km6,493 mi~ 13h 03m
Sydney (Australia)13,580 km8,438 mi~ 16h 44m
Los Angeles (United States)13,619 km8,463 mi~ 16h 46m
Auckland (New Zealand)15,621 km9,707 mi~ 19h 08m

✈ 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 Matama, 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 Matama 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 Time8:14 AM on Wednesday, August 12, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From El Matama to Major World Cities

It is currently 8:14 AM on Wednesday in El Matama. 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 Matama 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 Matama
New York (United States)Wed, 2:14 AM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Tue, 11:14 PM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Wed, 2:14 AM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Wed, 7:14 AM1h behind
Paris (France)Wed, 8:14 AMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Wed, 10:14 AM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Wed, 2:14 PM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Wed, 3:14 PM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Wed, 4:14 PM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Wed, 6:14 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 Matama — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in El Matama 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. 692.72
SDG
£ 1 British Pound
ج.س. 811.11
SDG
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
ج.س. 423.73
SDG
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
ج.س. 431.06
SDG

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed August 12, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In El Matama

Knowing which languages are used in El Matama 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 Matama. 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
Shendi (River Nile, Sudan)5 mi9 kmESE
⬆️
Ad-Damir (River Nile, Sudan)74 mi119 kmNNE
⬆️
Atbara (River Nile, Sudan)80 mi129 kmNNE
⬆️
al-Khartum Bahri (Khartoum, Sudan)90 mi145 kmSW
⬆️
Khartoum North (Khartoum, Sudan)91 mi147 kmSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From El Matama

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to El Matama is the Petra (Jordan), about 1,529 km away. Straight-line distances from El Matama 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, Jordan1,529 km950 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy3,434 km2,134 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,727 km2,937 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China8,203 km5,097 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil9,416 km5,851 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru12,089 km7,512 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,438 km7,728 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 Matama shares the same national travel standards as the rest of River Nile and Sudan. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in El Matama, 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 Matama 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 Matama.

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for El Matama

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

El Matama 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 Matama

The closest airport to El Matama is Wadi Seidna Air Base, about 134 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 Matama From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond El Matama

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

🔎 Explore More About El Matama

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To El Matama

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

El Matama, 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 Matama use?

El Matama 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 Matama?

In El Matama, 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 Matama?

Wadi Seidna Air Base is the nearest airport to El Matama, about 134 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

El Matama 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 Matama?

El Matama shares the official and regional languages of River Nile 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 Matama?

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