Current Time in Africa/Juba Time Zone
IANA Name: Africa/Juba
Standard Offset: UTC +02:00
Daylight Saving: No
Currently Observing DST: No ❌
The Africa/Juba time zone at a glance
| Right now | 13:32 on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC+02:00 (2 hours ahead of UTC) |
| Abbreviation | CAT |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Region | Africa |
What time is it in Africa/Juba?
The current local time in the Africa/Juba zone is 13:32 on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. The clock above updates every second. This zone runs on CAT, which is UTC+02:00 - That's 2 hours ahead of UTC.
Does it change for daylight saving time?
No. Africa/Juba keeps the same offset all year. The clocks never move forward or back, so you do not have to worry about daylight saving changes here. New to clock changes? Read our plain-English guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert Africa/Juba time
Use the live clock for exact seconds, but for quick planning: 12:00 UTC = 14:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 07:00 UTC. These examples use today's CAT offset, so they automatically reflect whether daylight saving is active now.
Use Africa/Juba when software asks for a time zone
Africa/Juba is the exact IANA identifier for this rule set. Use it in calendars, code, schedules, and travel planning instead of only writing UTC+02:00, because a plain UTC offset does not describe daylight-saving rules or future legal changes.
Where is Africa/Juba time used?
It is the official local time in South Sudan. Cities that use this zone include Juba, Kuacjok, Malakal, Pajok and Rumbek.
Best next checks for Africa/Juba
For a real-world meeting, compare Africa/Juba with a city page or use the time zone converter. For a reminder on your own device, set an online alarm after you confirm the local date and time.
💡 Tip: Setting up a call with someone in South Sudan? Remember they are on UTC+02:00. Check the live clock above before you pick a time, then compare nearby city pages for local context.
The Africa/Juba time zone - Frequently asked questions
What is the Africa/Juba time zone?
Africa/Juba is a time zone in the Africa region. It runs on CAT, which is UTC+02:00.
What is the UTC offset of Africa/Juba?
Africa/Juba is UTC+02:00 right now - 2 hours ahead of UTC. It stays the same all year.
Does Africa/Juba use daylight saving time?
No. The clocks stay the same all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Which countries use Africa/Juba time?
It is used in South Sudan.
How Alarm.now reads Africa/Juba
IANA rule set and current offset
Africa/Juba is treated as an IANA time-zone identifier, not just a short abbreviation. That means the page can connect the live clock to its UTC offset, standard abbreviation CAT, and any daylight-saving rule changes.
Best use cases
Use this page when software, calendars, or travel plans ask for the exact IANA zone. For a place-based view, follow the linked country and city clocks above, or compare zones with the time zone converter.