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Al Qiţena, White Nile, Sudan – Sudan Flag

Current Date And Time In Al Qiţena, Sudan

Monday, 27 July 2026
21:38:50 CAT
State: White Nile
Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 18,321

✈️ Al Qiţena, White Nile, Sudan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Al Qiţena, White 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 Al Qiţena.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Sudan, which includes Al Qiţena, 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 Al Qiţena.

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 Al Qiţena. 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 Al Qiţena.

🚔
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 Al Qiţena for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Al Qiţena
International Airport • KRT
Khartoum International Airport
Khartoum, SD
83
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Al Qiţena From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Al Qiţena 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)2,649 km1,646 mi~ 3h 52m
Paris (France)4,664 km2,898 mi~ 6h 14m
London (United Kingdom)4,994 km3,103 mi~ 6h 38m
Singapore (Singapore)7,977 km4,956 mi~ 10h 08m
New York (United States)10,257 km6,374 mi~ 12h 49m
Toronto (Canada)10,531 km6,544 mi~ 13h 08m
Tokyo (Japan)10,541 km6,550 mi~ 13h 09m
Sydney (Australia)13,567 km8,430 mi~ 16h 43m
Los Angeles (United States)13,749 km8,543 mi~ 16h 56m
Auckland (New Zealand)15,573 km9,677 mi~ 19h 04m

✈ 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 Al Qiţena, 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 Al Qiţena 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 Time9:38 PM on Monday, July 27, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Al Qiţena to Major World Cities

It is currently 9:38 PM on Monday in Al Qiţena. 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 Al Qiţena 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 Al Qiţena
New York (United States)Mon, 3:38 PM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Mon, 12:38 PM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Mon, 3:38 PM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 8:38 PM1h behind
Paris (France)Mon, 9:38 PMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 11:38 PM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Tue, 3:38 AM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Tue, 4:38 AM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Tue, 5:38 AM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Tue, 7:38 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 Al Qiţena — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Al Qiţena 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. 682.67
SDG
£ 1 British Pound
ج.س. 797.95
SDG
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
ج.س. 419.66
SDG
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
ج.س. 425.14
SDG

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 28, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Al Qiţena

Knowing which languages are used in Al Qiţena 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 Al Qiţena. 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
Al-Quṭaynah (White Nile, Sudan)11 mi18 kmSW
⬆️
Wad az Zaki (White Nile, Sudan)30 mi48 kmSSW
⬆️
Al Huda (Al Jazirah, Sudan)43 mi70 kmESE
⬆️
Khartoum (Khartoum, Sudan)49 mi78 kmNNE
⬆️
Um Dom (Khartoum, Sudan)49 mi79 kmNNE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Al Qiţena

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Al Qiţena is the Petra (Jordan), about 1,748 km away. Straight-line distances from Al Qiţena 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, Jordan1,748 km1,086 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy3,559 km2,212 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,905 km3,048 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China8,413 km5,228 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil9,231 km5,736 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru11,953 km7,427 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,451 km7,737 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

Al Qiţena shares the same national travel standards as the rest of White Nile and Sudan. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🧭 Al Qiţena's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Al Qiţena

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Al Qiţena

Al Qiţena 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 Al Qiţena

The closest airport to Al Qiţena is Khartoum International Airport (KRT), about 83 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 Al Qiţena From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Al Qiţena 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 Al Qiţena gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Al Qiţena

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

🔎 Explore More About Al Qiţena

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Al Qiţena

What side of the road do people drive on in Al Qiţena?

Al Qiţena, 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 Al Qiţena use?

Al Qiţena 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 Al Qiţena?

In Al Qiţena, 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 Al Qiţena?

Khartoum International Airport (KRT) is the nearest airport to Al Qiţena, about 83 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Al Qiţena in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Al Qiţena 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 Al Qiţena?

Al Qiţena shares the official and regional languages of White 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 Al Qiţena?

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