Sudan Travel Guide

Language

Arabic is the official language, but English is spoken by those with an education.

Currency

The official currency is the Sudanese Pound (SDG), which is divided into 100 qirush or piastres. It is advisable to bring cash, preferably in US dollars, rather than rely on credit card facilities, and travelers checks are often not accepted. Receipts should be kept after changing money at banks and bureau de change. Banking hours are from Saturday to Thursday 8.30am to 12pm.

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Time

Local time is GMT +3.

Electricity

Electrical current is 230 volts, 50 Hz. Round two- and three-pin plugs are in use.

Communications

The international dialing code for Sudan is +249. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the UK). City codes are in use e.g. (0)183 for Khartoum. Outgoing international calls must go through the operator. GSM mobile coverage extends as far south as Malakal, and covers most cities and towns. Internet cafes are increasing in major cities, but can be hard to find outside of these areas.

Duty-Free

Passengers over the age of 20 can bring 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, perfume for personal use, and a reasonable amount of gifts into the country without paying any costs. Alcohol is prohibited, as are goods from Israel or South Africa.

Embassies in Sudan

• United States Embassy, Khartoum: 249 (0)187 022 000.
• British Embassy, Khartoum: +249 (0)183 777 105.
• Canadian Embassy, Khartoum: +249 (0)156 550 500.
• Australian Embassy, Cairo, Egypt (also responsible for Sudan): +202 2575 0444.
• South African Embassy, Khartoum: +249 (0)183 585 301.
• Honorary Consul of Ireland, Khartoum: +249 (0)155 117 886.

Sudan Embassies Abroad

• Sudan Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 338 8565.
• Sudan Embassy, London, United Kingdom (also responsible for Ireland): +44 (0)20 7839 8080.
• Sudan Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 235 4000.
• Sudan Embassy, Jakarta, Indonesia (also responsible for Australia): +62 21 5200 716.
• Sudan Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 342 4538.

Emergency

112 (Police)

Language

Arabic is the official language, but English is spoken by those with an education.

Currency

The official currency is the Sudanese Pound (SDG), which is divided into 100 qirush or piastres. It is advisable to bring cash, preferably in US dollars, rather than rely on credit card facilities, and travelers checks are often not accepted. Receipts should be kept after changing money at banks and bureau de change. Banking hours are from Saturday to Thursday 8.30am to 12pm.

2.6815

Time

Local time is GMT +3.

Electricity

Electrical current is 230 volts, 50 Hz. Round two- and three-pin plugs are in use.

Communications

The international dialing code for Sudan is +249. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the UK). City codes are in use e.g. (0)183 for Khartoum. Outgoing international calls must go through the operator. GSM mobile coverage extends as far south as Malakal, and covers most cities and towns. Internet cafes are increasing in major cities, but can be hard to find outside of these areas.

Duty-Free

Passengers over the age of 20 can bring 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, perfume for personal use, and a reasonable amount of gifts into the country without paying any costs. Alcohol is prohibited, as are goods from Israel or South Africa.

Embassies in Sudan

• United States Embassy, Khartoum: 249 (0)187 022 000.
• British Embassy, Khartoum: +249 (0)183 777 105.
• Canadian Embassy, Khartoum: +249 (0)156 550 500.
• Australian Embassy, Cairo, Egypt (also responsible for Sudan): +202 2575 0444.
• South African Embassy, Khartoum: +249 (0)183 585 301.
• Honorary Consul of Ireland, Khartoum: +249 (0)155 117 886.

Sudan Embassies Abroad

• Sudan Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 338 8565.
• Sudan Embassy, London, United Kingdom (also responsible for Ireland): +44 (0)20 7839 8080.
• Sudan Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 235 4000.
• Sudan Embassy, Jakarta, Indonesia (also responsible for Australia): +62 21 5200 716.
• Sudan Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 342 4538.

Emergency

112 (Police)

Language

Arabic is the official language, but English is spoken by those with an education.

Currency

The official currency is the Sudanese Pound (SDG), which is divided into 100 qirush or piastres. It is advisable to bring cash, preferably in US dollars, rather than rely on credit card facilities, and travelers checks are often not accepted. Receipts should be kept after changing money at banks and bureau de change. Banking hours are from Saturday to Thursday 8.30am to 12pm.

2.6815

Time

Local time is GMT +3.

Electricity

Electrical current is 230 volts, 50 Hz. Round two- and three-pin plugs are in use.

Communications

The international dialing code for Sudan is +249. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the UK). City codes are in use e.g. (0)183 for Khartoum. Outgoing international calls must go through the operator. GSM mobile coverage extends as far south as Malakal, and covers most cities and towns. Internet cafes are increasing in major cities, but can be hard to find outside of these areas.

Duty-Free

Passengers over the age of 20 can bring 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, perfume for personal use, and a reasonable amount of gifts into the country without paying any costs. Alcohol is prohibited, as are goods from Israel or South Africa.

Embassies in Sudan

• United States Embassy, Khartoum: 249 (0)187 022 000.
• British Embassy, Khartoum: +249 (0)183 777 105.
• Canadian Embassy, Khartoum: +249 (0)156 550 500.
• Australian Embassy, Cairo, Egypt (also responsible for Sudan): +202 2575 0444.
• South African Embassy, Khartoum: +249 (0)183 585 301.
• Honorary Consul of Ireland, Khartoum: +249 (0)155 117 886.

Sudan Embassies Abroad

• Sudan Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 338 8565.
• Sudan Embassy, London, United Kingdom (also responsible for Ireland): +44 (0)20 7839 8080.
• Sudan Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 235 4000.
• Sudan Embassy, Jakarta, Indonesia (also responsible for Australia): +62 21 5200 716.
• Sudan Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 342 4538.

Emergency

112 (Police)

Language

Arabic is the official language, but English is spoken by those with an education.

Currency

The official currency is the Sudanese Pound (SDG), which is divided into 100 qirush or piastres. It is advisable to bring cash, preferably in US dollars, rather than rely on credit card facilities, and travelers checks are often not accepted. Receipts should be kept after changing money at banks and bureau de change. Banking hours are from Saturday to Thursday 8.30am to 12pm.

2.6815

Time

Local time is GMT +3.

Electricity

Electrical current is 230 volts, 50 Hz. Round two- and three-pin plugs are in use.

Communications

The international dialing code for Sudan is +249. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the UK). City codes are in use e.g. (0)183 for Khartoum. Outgoing international calls must go through the operator. GSM mobile coverage extends as far south as Malakal, and covers most cities and towns. Internet cafes are increasing in major cities, but can be hard to find outside of these areas.

Duty-Free

Passengers over the age of 20 can bring 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, perfume for personal use, and a reasonable amount of gifts into the country without paying any costs. Alcohol is prohibited, as are goods from Israel or South Africa.

Embassies in Sudan

• United States Embassy, Khartoum: 249 (0)187 022 000.
• British Embassy, Khartoum: +249 (0)183 777 105.
• Canadian Embassy, Khartoum: +249 (0)156 550 500.
• Australian Embassy, Cairo, Egypt (also responsible for Sudan): +202 2575 0444.
• South African Embassy, Khartoum: +249 (0)183 585 301.
• Honorary Consul of Ireland, Khartoum: +249 (0)155 117 886.

Sudan Embassies Abroad

• Sudan Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 338 8565.
• Sudan Embassy, London, United Kingdom (also responsible for Ireland): +44 (0)20 7839 8080.
• Sudan Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 235 4000.
• Sudan Embassy, Jakarta, Indonesia (also responsible for Australia): +62 21 5200 716.
• Sudan Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 342 4538.

Emergency

112 (Police)