Standard TimeCAT |
UTC+2 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Juba |
Wau time compared to Beijing time (China) |
6 hours ahead |
Overview of Wau, South Sudan
Wau is an important city in the northwestern part of South Sudan, located in the Bahr el Ghazal region, about 650 kilometers from the capital city of Juba. As the capital of Western Bahr el Ghazal, Wau is the second largest city in South Sudan, with a population of about 160,000 (2023 estimate), predominantly Dinka.
History and strategic position
Wau was an important strategic location during the Sudanese Civil War and is now the economic and transportation hub of northwestern South Sudan. The city has Wau Airport and a road network connecting it to Juba, and is a key location for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
Economy and Resources
The local economy is predominantly agricultural, producing cotton, groundnuts and food crops, and the surrounding area contains oil resources. Wau University (established in 1977) is one of the main institutions of higher education in South Sudan, and the remains of a colonial-era church and railroad remain in the city.
Status and Development
Wau has faced infrastructure shortfalls and humanitarian challenges in recent years, but remains a regional trade center. As the peace process in South Sudan advances, the city continues to play a key role in food transportation, educational services and international aid distribution.
Wau Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-26
Sunrise Time
06:22
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Sunset Time
18:19
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