Current Time in Wau, Western Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan

8:22:36 PM

20:22:36

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Juba

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Time zone details

Wau does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Wau

Sunrise5:58 AMSolar noon12:03 PMSunset6:08 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Wau in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
South Sudan
Administrative area
Western Bahr al Ghazal
Place type
City or town
Country currency
South Sudanese Pound (SSP)

Practical

Languages
English
Dialing code
+211
Population
127,384
Elevation
Approximately 440 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
7° 42' N / 27° 59' E
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Clock changes in Wau

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 10 min25 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination12%
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Monday, September 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 10 min25 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(85.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 10 min25 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 10 min25 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 09 min25 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 09 min25 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 08 min26 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 08 min25 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 07 min25 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Wau

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Time context

Wau follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Juba

Current time offsetUTC+02:00 (CAT)

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Upcoming national public holidays in South Sudan

  1. Christmas Day
  2. Republic Day
  3. New Year's Eve

Nearby scheduled airports for Wau, Western Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan

Wau AirportWUUMedium airport3.2 km north-northwest

Source: OurAirports record · WUU / HSWW

About 3.2 km (2.0 mi) north-northwest of Wau

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Nearby places

KuacjokWarrapSouth Sudan67 kmNTonjWarrapSouth Sudan89 kmSEGogrialWarrapSouth Sudan93 kmN
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Frequently asked questions

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