South Sudan facts
| Capital | Juba |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Middle Africa (landlocked) |
| Area | 619,745 km² · 239,285 sq mi · 153,142,088 acres |
| Language | English |
| Demonym | South Sudanese |
| Currency | South Sudanese Pound (SSP) |
| Time zone | Africa/Juba · UTC+2 · 9:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +211 |
| Internet domain | .ss |
| Capital coordinates | 4.8517, 31.5825 |
Time difference
Juba is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- South Sudan is about 6.6% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- South Sudan is about 2.6 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Juba to Washington, D.C.: about 11,255 km (6,993 mi) as the crow flies.
- Juba to London: about 5,957 km (3,702 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
South Sudan shares land borders with 6 countries: Central African Republic, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of South Sudan?
The capital of South Sudan is Juba.
How big is South Sudan?
South Sudan covers about 619,745 km² (239,285 sq mi), ranking 43 of 196 countries by area. It is about 6.6% of the size of the United States. It is about 2.6 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is South Sudan in?
Juba uses UTC+2 (Africa/Juba) today. When it is noon in Juba, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does South Sudan use?
South Sudan uses the South Sudanese Pound (SSP).
What is the country code for South Sudan?
The international calling code is +211. From the United States dial 011 211 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 211.
What language is spoken in South Sudan?
Official or national language: English.