Twic, South Sudan
Twic follows Central Africa Time, UTC+2, with no daylight-saving clock change. The same local time applies across South Sudan, although sunrise varies between individual communities.
Mayen Abun, South Sudan
Friday, 4 September 2026
UTC+2 · Africa/Juba
Time and sun data for Mayen Abun — the largest city of Twic
The sun in Mayen Abun
Sunrise 05:59 Solar noon 12:07 Sunset 18:15 Daylight 12 h 16 min Night 11 h 44 min Civil twilight 05:38 – 18:36
South Sudan · 2 cities
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Current time in Twic, South Sudan
The Twic label requires geographic care because it can refer to Twic County in Warrap and can also appear in the distinct name Twic East in Jonglei. Both locations share CAT, so the ambiguity does not change the clock, but it does matter for maps and sunrise.
When arranging a call, stating “Twic time” is sufficient if both parties know the South Sudanese location. When arranging transport or meeting at dawn, specify the county, settlement, and date as well.
Two places can share part of a name and all of a clock while still being a very inconvenient distance apart.
Choosing the correct Twic location
Twic County is associated with Warrap State in the Bahr el Ghazal region. Twic East is associated with Jonglei in Greater Upper Nile. A generic database entry may not communicate that distinction clearly, so check the map marker before relying on location-sensitive details.
Confirm whether the intended area is Twic County or Twic East. Use a named town or exact coordinates when available. Keep Africa/Juba as the time-zone setting in either case. Do not use identical clock readings as proof that two map entries are identical.
Reference centres can include Kuajok for Warrap and Bor for Jonglei. They are not substitutes for the desired destination, but they help expose a mistaken selection. Both show the same time because South Sudan has one national zone.
Why sunrise needs a precise place
A sunrise value for one Twic interpretation may be unsuitable for the other. Solar events depend on longitude and latitude, unlike civil time, which is assigned across the country. Even within one county, towns and rural locations do not have perfectly identical horizon times.
Use the closest available settlement for ordinary planning. Use coordinates if the timing is operationally important. Weather and obstacles can also affect first visible sunlight, so astronomical sunrise should not be treated as a guarantee of bright or clear conditions.
Open the location marker and identify its state or county. Verify the local calendar date. Check that the clock is labelled CAT or UTC+2. Compare the coordinates with the intended destination. Consult local conditions before a dawn journey.
Sunset requires the same discipline. A correct time-zone conversion cannot repair a result calculated for the wrong Twic.
Questions and answers
- Is Twic on the same time as Juba?
- Yes. Both use Central Africa Time at UTC+2.
- Are Twic and Twic East the same place?
- No. They are distinct geographic references in different parts of South Sudan.
- Does Twic change clocks seasonally?
- No. The local UTC offset remains unchanged through the year.