Sudan facts
| Capital | Khartoum |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Northern Africa |
| Area | 1,886,068 km² · 728,215 sq mi · 466,056,833 acres |
| Languages | Arabic, English |
| Demonym | Sudanese |
| Currency | Sudanese Pound (SDG) |
| Time zone | Africa/Khartoum · UTC+2 · 9:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +249 |
| Internet domain | .sd |
| Capital coordinates | 15.5518, 32.5324 |
Time difference
Khartoum 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
- Sudan is about 20.1% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Sudan is about 7.8 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Khartoum to Washington, D.C.: about 10,536 km (6,547 mi) as the crow flies.
- Khartoum to London: about 4,935 km (3,067 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Sudan shares land borders with 7 countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan.
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 Sudan?
The capital of Sudan is Khartoum.
How big is Sudan?
Sudan covers about 1,886,068 km² (728,215 sq mi), ranking 15 of 196 countries by area. It is about 20.1% of the size of the United States. It is about 7.8 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Sudan in?
Khartoum uses UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) today. When it is noon in Khartoum, 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 Sudan use?
Sudan uses the Sudanese Pound (SDG).
What is the country code for Sudan?
The international calling code is +249. From the United States dial 011 249 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 249.
What language is spoken in Sudan?
Official or national languages: Arabic, English.