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Current Date And Time In Umm Dafog, Sudan

Saturday, 25 July 2026
18:19:58 CAT
Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 6,700

✈️ Umm Dafog, Southern Darfur, Sudan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Umm Dafog, Southern 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 Dafog.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Sudan, which includes Umm Dafog, 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 Dafog.

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 Dafog. 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 Dafog.

🚔
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 Dafog for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Umm Dafog
Regional Airport • UYL
Nyala Airport
Nyala, SD
251
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Umm Dafog From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Umm Dafog 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)3,744 km2,326 mi~ 5h 09m
Paris (France)4,691 km2,915 mi~ 6h 16m
London (United Kingdom)5,035 km3,128 mi~ 6h 40m
Singapore (Singapore)8,942 km5,556 mi~ 11h 16m
New York (United States)9,858 km6,126 mi~ 12h 21m
Toronto (Canada)10,206 km6,341 mi~ 12h 45m
Tokyo (Japan)11,607 km7,212 mi~ 14h 24m
Los Angeles (United States)13,615 km8,460 mi~ 16h 46m
Sydney (Australia)14,129 km8,779 mi~ 17h 22m
Auckland (New Zealand)15,917 km9,890 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 Dafog, 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 Dafog 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 Time6:19 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Umm Dafog to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:19 PM on Saturday in Umm Dafog. 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 Dafog 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 Dafog
New York (United States)Sat, 12:19 PM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:19 AM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 12:19 PM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 5:19 PM1h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 6:19 PMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 8:19 PM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:19 AM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:19 AM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:19 AM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:19 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 Dafog — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Umm Dafog 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 Dafog

Knowing which languages are used in Umm Dafog 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 Dafog. 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
Birao (Vakaga, Central African Republic)38 mi61 kmWSW
⬆️
Rahad al Bardi (Southern Darfur, Sudan)69 mi112 kmNNE
⬆️
Tullus (Southern Darfur, Sudan)93 mi150 kmENE
⬆️
Kafia Kingi (Western Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan)111 mi179 kmSE
⬆️
Ouanda Djallé (Vakaga, Central African Republic)114 mi183 kmSSW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Umm Dafog

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Umm Dafog is the Petra (Jordan), about 2,540 km away. Straight-line distances from Umm Dafog 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, Jordan2,540 km1,578 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy3,651 km2,268 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India6,002 km3,729 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil8,134 km5,054 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China9,482 km5,892 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru10,897 km6,771 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,807 km7,337 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 Dafog shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Southern Darfur and Sudan. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Umm Dafog, 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 Dafog 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 Dafog.

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 Dafog's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Umm Dafog

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

Umm Dafog 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 Dafog

The closest airport to Umm Dafog is Nyala Airport (UYL), about 251 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 Dafog From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Umm Dafog

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

🔎 Explore More About Umm Dafog

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Umm Dafog

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

Umm Dafog, 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 Dafog use?

Umm Dafog 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 Dafog?

In Umm Dafog, 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 Dafog?

Nyala Airport (UYL) is the nearest airport to Umm Dafog, about 251 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Umm Dafog 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 Dafog?

Umm Dafog shares the official and regional languages of Southern 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 Dafog?

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