Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
Winejok lies in Warrap state in South Sudan, in the flat savanna and floodplain country of the Bahr el Ghazal region. It is a small administrative and market settlement rather than a developed town.
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Winejok, Northern Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan uses Africa/Juba, currently CAT (UTC+02:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Winejok is a city in South Sudan, with a population of about 300,000. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
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Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Country
🇸🇸 South Sudan
Population
300,000
Calling code
+211
Currency
SSP
Winejok vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 05:56 / 17:51
- Day length
- 11h 55m
Winejok, beyond the clock
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
What to see
Timed to the light
There are no visitor facilities or attractions in the ordinary sense. The region is cattle-keeping country, and the seasonal floodplains of the Sudd, one of the largest wetlands in the world, lie to the east.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 05:56
- Sunset
- 17:51
- Daylight
- 11h 55m
Getting around
Transit notes
Travel in South Sudan is difficult and generally undertaken with organisational support. Roads are largely unsealed and become impassable in the rains, and current security guidance should be followed closely.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
The dry season from around December to April is the only practical window for road travel. The rains flood large areas and cut off much of the region.
Currency & language
🇸🇸 SSP
South Sudan uses the SSP, calling code +211.
South Sudan uses the South Sudanese pound, and English is the official language with Dinka the everyday language in this region and Juba Arabic used more widely. Cash is essential.
Common questions
What time zone is Winejok in?
Winejok uses the Africa/Juba time zone, currently CAT (UTC+02:00).
Does Winejok observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Winejok in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Winejok?
Winejok 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: .