South Sudan operates on Central Africa Time (CAT), which is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+2). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset remains constant throughout the year.
All of South Sudan follows the same timezone. Major cities including Juba, Wau, Malakal, and Yei all observe CAT. Juba, the capital and largest city, is located on the White Nile and serves as the country's political and economic center.
South Sudan is the world's newest country, having gained independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011. The Sudd, one of the world's largest wetlands, is located in South Sudan and is a critical habitat for migratory birds and wildlife. The country is home to one of the largest wildlife migrations in Africa.