What time zone is Kosti in?

Kosti currently uses Central Africa Time (CAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Khartoum.

Current Time in Kosti, White Nile, Sudan

4:05:10 AM

04:05:10

Saturday, September 12, 2026

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Khartoum

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Time zone details

Kosti does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Kosti

Sunrise5:38 AMSolar noon11:45 AMSunset5:52 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Sudan
Administrative area: White Nile
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)

Practical

Languages: Arabic, English
Dialing code: +249
Population: 345,068
Elevation: Approximately 387 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 13° 09' N / 32° 39' E

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Clock changes in Kosti

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:38 AM
Solar noon: 11:45 AM
Sunset: 5:52 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 14 min43 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:17 AM – 6:14 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:52 AM – 6:38 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:27 AM – 7:03 PM

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:38 AM (east, 85.5°)
Sunset: 5:52 PM (west, 274.3°)
Day length: 12 hr 14 min43 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:45 AM (80.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:17 AM – 6:14 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:52 AM – 6:38 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:27 AM – 7:03 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (2% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:33 AM (east, 93.8°)
Moonset: 6:44 PM (west, 263.0°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, September 12	5:38 AM	5:52 PM	12 hr 14 min	43 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	5:38 AM	5:51 PM	12 hr 13 min	43 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	5:38 AM	5:51 PM	12 hr 13 min	44 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	5:38 AM	5:50 PM	12 hr 12 min	43 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	5:38 AM	5:49 PM	12 hr 11 min	43 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	5:38 AM	5:49 PM	12 hr 11 min	44 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:38 AM	5:48 PM	12 hr 10 min	44 sec shorter than the previous day

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Time context

Kosti follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Khartoum

Current time offsetUTC+02:00 (CAT)

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Upcoming national public holidays in Sudan

Sat, Dec 19, 2026Revolution Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027Independence Day

Closest scheduled airport to Kosti, White Nile, Sudan

El-Obeid AirportEBDMedium airport · Serves El-Obeid263 km west

Source: OurAirports record · EBD / HSOB

About 263 km (164 mi) west of Kosti

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Nearby places

RabakWhite NileSudan9 kmE TandaltīWhite NileSudan88 kmW

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Frequently asked questions

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