Omdurman, Khartoum, Sudan uses Africa/Khartoum, currently CAT (UTC+02:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Omdurman ranks among the biggest cities in Sudan, home to around 1.8 million people. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.
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Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
Central districts near the main market keep much of the city's activity within reasonable reach, while areas further from the Nile are more spread out. As a twin city to Khartoum across the river, its character is distinct despite the close proximity.
The city's large central market is one of the region's most extensive and is best visited in the relative cool of morning given the intense daytime heat. Riverside areas offer a slightly cooler alternative in the late afternoon.
Shared taxis and buses are the common ways to get around, with bridges connecting to Khartoum across the Nile. Private or arranged transport offers more comfort given the heat.
Winter months, roughly November to February, bring somewhat cooler, more comfortable temperatures compared to the extreme heat typical of summer in this desert climate. Rainfall is limited mainly to a brief period in summer.
Sudan uses the SDG, calling code +249.
Sudan's currency is the Sudanese pound, and Arabic is the official language, with English also used in some official contexts. Accepting an offer of tea from a host is a warm, customary gesture worth embracing.
