Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
Kosti lies on the White Nile in central Sudan, a river port and rail junction south of Khartoum. The town is built along the riverbank, with a bridge crossing to the neighbouring town of Rabak.
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Kosti, White Nile, Sudan uses Africa/Khartoum, currently CAT (UTC+02:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Kosti is a city in Sudan, home to around 345,100 people. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Country
🇸🇩 Sudan
Population
345,068
Calling code
+249
Currency
SDG
Kosti vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 05:39 / 17:27
- Day length
- 11h 48m
Kosti, beyond the clock
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
What to see
Timed to the light
The river is the town's defining feature and the reason for its position, historically a transfer point between rail and river transport heading south. The town is a working transport and trading centre rather than a destination.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 05:39
- Sunset
- 17:27
- Daylight
- 11h 48m
Getting around
Transit notes
Rickshaws and shared vehicles cover the town, and the riverside is walkable. Road and rail connections run north to Khartoum and south toward the border.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
The cooler months around the turn of the year are much the most comfortable. Summers are extremely hot, and the short rainy season can make roads difficult.
Currency & language
🇸🇩 SDG
Sudan uses the SDG, calling code +249.
Sudan uses the Sudanese pound, and Arabic is the language throughout. Hospitality toward visitors is strongly emphasised, and cash is essential as electronic payment is not generally available.
Common questions
What time zone is Kosti in?
Kosti uses the Africa/Khartoum time zone, currently CAT (UTC+02:00).
Does Kosti observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Kosti in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Kosti?
Kosti is 2 hours ahead of UTC, 6 hours ahead of New York City, 1 hour ahead of London and 7 hours behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .