What time zone is Bentiu in?

Bentiu currently uses Central Africa Time (CAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Juba.

Current Time in Bentiu, Unity, South Sudan

4:46:12 AM

04:46:12

Saturday, September 19, 2026

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Juba

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Time zone details

Bentiu does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Bentiu

Sunrise5:50 AMSolar noon11:54 AMSunset5:58 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: South Sudan
Administrative area: Unity
Place type: City or town
Country currency: South Sudanese Pound (SSP)

Practical

Languages: English
Dialing code: +211
Population: 7,653
Elevation: Approximately 395 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 9° 15' N / 29° 47' E

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Clock changes in Bentiu

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:50 AM
Solar noon: 11:54 AM
Sunset: 5:58 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 08 min30 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:29 AM – 6:19 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:05 AM – 6:44 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:40 AM – 7:08 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination55%

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Saturday, September 19, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:50 AM (east, 88.4°)
Sunset: 5:58 PM (west, 271.4°)
Day length: 12 hr 08 min30 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:54 AM (82.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:29 AM – 6:19 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:05 AM – 6:44 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:40 AM – 7:08 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:40 PM (southeast, 118.2°)
Moonset: No event on this local date
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 6:49 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, September 19	5:50 AM	5:58 PM	12 hr 08 min	30 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 20	5:50 AM	5:58 PM	12 hr 08 min	31 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 21	5:50 AM	5:57 PM	12 hr 07 min	30 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 22	5:50 AM	5:56 PM	12 hr 07 min	30 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 23	5:50 AM	5:56 PM	12 hr 06 min	31 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 24	5:49 AM	5:55 PM	12 hr 06 min	30 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 25	5:49 AM	5:55 PM	12 hr 05 min	30 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in South Sudan

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Mon, Dec 28, 2026Republic Day
Thu, Dec 31, 2026New Year's Eve

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Bentiu in?: Bentiu currently uses Central Africa Time (CAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Juba.
When is the next clock change in Bentiu?: No clock changes are scheduled for Bentiu in the next 12 months
Does Bentiu observe daylight saving time?: Bentiu does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Bentiu right now?: Bentiu is currently UTC+02:00