Country codes Sudan
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
SD
ALPHA-3
SDN
The two-letter code for Sudan is SD, and the three-letter code is SDN, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+249
The dialing code for Sudan is +249, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.sd
The top-level domain (TLD) for Sudan is .sd, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Republic of the Sudan |
| Capital | Khartoum |
| Region | Africa |
| Sub Region | Northern Africa |
Sudan, officially known as the Republic of the Sudan, is located in the Northern Africa sub-region of the larger Africa continent with Khartoum serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Sudanese Pound |
| Alphabetic Code | SDG |
| Numeric Code | 938 |
Sudan uses the Sudanese Pound (SDG) as its official currency, with the numeric code 938.
Languages
There are a total of 3 official languages spoken in Sudan. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa / Khartoum | +02:00 | +02:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Sudan. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Central Darfur (Zalingei) (Wasaţ Dārfūr (Zālinjay)) | state | SD-DC |
| East Darfur (Sharq Dārfūr) | state | SD-DE |
| North Darfur (Shamāl Dārfūr) | state | SD-DN |
| South Darfur (Janūb Dārfūr) | state | SD-DS |
| West Darfur (Gharb Dārfūr) | state | SD-DW |
| Gedaref (Al Qaḑārif) | state | SD-GD |
| West Kordofan (Gharb Kurdufān) | state | SD-GK |
| Gezira (Al Jazīrah) | state | SD-GZ |
| Kassala (Kassalā) | state | SD-KA |
| Khartoum (Al Kharţūm) | state | SD-KH |
| North Kordofan (Shamāl Kurdufān) | state | SD-KN |
| South Kordofan (Janūb Kurdufān) | state | SD-KS |
| Blue Nile (An Nīl al Azraq) | state | SD-NB |
| Northern (Ash Shamālīyah) | state | SD-NO |
| River Nile (Nahr an Nīl) | state | SD-NR |
| White Nile (An Nīl al Abyaḑ) | state | SD-NW |
| Red Sea (Al Baḩr al Aḩmar) | state | SD-RS |
| Sennar (Sinnār) | state | SD-SI |
Explore the subdivisions of Sudan, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
Sudan shares its borders with 7 neighboring countries, including Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Libya, South Sudan.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Sudan's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Sudan Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Sudan's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Sudan.
For geographical info about Sudan, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.