Travel advisory · SudanGovernments advise against all travel to Sudan.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
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Also named by one government: Dinder National Park (Sennar State) (France), Djebel ‘Aouînât region (France), Ethiopia border zone (France), Omdurman (US), Bir Tawil Trapezoid (UK), Hala’ib Triangle (UK)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | Advises against all travel | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Do not travel to Sudan for any reason | May 15, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Avoid all travel | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Vor Reisen nach Sudan wird gewarnt; deutsche Staatsangehörige werden dringend aufgefordert, Sudan zu verlassen | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Do not travel | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Formellement déconseillé, ensemble du territoire | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Khartoum
Khartoum is where the Blue Nile and White Nile join, with the National Museum in the city and the older city of Omdurman across the White Nile.
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Khartoum is the capital of Sudan, in northeastern Africa. The city sits where the Blue Nile and White Nile meet and flow north as the Nile. Across the White Nile lies Omdurman, the older city with a large market and the tomb of the Mahdi, leader of the uprising against Anglo-Egyptian rule in the 1880s. The National Museum holds Nubian artifacts from the Kerma, Napatan and Meroitic periods, the easiest place in the city to see Sudan's ancient past.
Khartoum suits travelers interested in Nile history, museums and the meeting point of the two rivers. Check current government travel advisories before you plan. Since fighting began in April 2023, many governments have advised against travel to Sudan, and many parts of the city have been heavily damaged. If travel is possible, the cooler months from November to February are the most comfortable, though days stay warm. Allow a few days to cover the museum, the river confluence and Omdurman.
Khartoum in five
- Check the advisory before you bookArmed conflict has been under way in Sudan since April 2023, and Khartoum has been heavily damaged. Read your government's current advice before making any other plans.Sudan
- Get a visa before you flyMost passports need a visa for Sudan, and it has to be in place before you arrive. Apply through a Sudanese embassy or consulate.Visas and entry
- Carry enough cash for the whole stayCard payments and ATMs have been unreliable since the conflict began, so count your cash needs before you leave home.
- Set up data before you landMobile and internet service has been disrupted since 2023. Get an eSIM or local SIM before you arrive, and save offline maps to your phone.Phones and eSIM
- Confirm evacuation cover in writingMany standard policies exclude Sudan or limit cover in conflict areas. Ask the insurer to confirm in writing that medical evacuation from Khartoum is included.Travel insurance
Things to do in Khartoum
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Need to know
- Currency
- Sudanese pound (SDG)
- Entry
- Visa needed for most passports; apply before travel
- Emergency
- Ask your embassy for local emergency numbers
- Tipping
- Check with your hotel or guide before tipping
- Time
- UTC+2, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryCool, dry
- FebruaryCool, dry
- MarchDust, rising heat
- AprilVery hot
- MayVery hot
- JuneHot, humid
- JulyRainy season
- AugustRainy season
- SeptemberRainy season
- OctoberWarm, drying
- NovemberMild, dry
- DecemberCool, dry
Right now in Khartoum
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
31
- Feels like
- 30°
- Humidity
- 30%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Omdurman
01:24 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today39°28°0%Tuesday: Clear. High 39°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed38°27°0%Wednesday: Clear. High 38°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu36°26°0%Thursday: Clear. High 36°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri37°26°0%Friday: Clear. High 37°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat36°26°0%Saturday: Clear. High 36°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun35°24°0%Sunday: Clear. High 35°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 0%.
Updated 12:44 AM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 458.9 SDG
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Omdurmanabout 20 to 30 min by roadThe Mahdi's Tomb and the market, reached across the White Nile.
- Meroëseveral hours by road, check access firstThe pyramids of the Kingdom of Kush, a long day out.
- Jebel Barkalseveral hours by road each wayThe temple of Amun and the sacred mountain at Napata.
Before you go to Khartoum
Rules for Khartoum, checked
- Check your government's current travel advice for Sudan before booking; the UK's is at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan.Source
- Confirm entry requirements with a Sudanese embassy or consulate, and make sure your visa covers your exact travel dates.
- Check the customs rules on carrying cash into and out of Sudan before you fly.
Plan around Khartoum
The country page, with Khartoum in its wider context
Read the guideVisas and entryEntry steps and visa checks for Sudan
Read the guideMoney and costsCash, cards and what to carry
Read the guidePhones and eSIMData options and offline maps
Read the guideTravel insuranceExclusions and evacuation cover to check
Read the guideKhartoum FAQ
Is Khartoum safe to visit now?
Not at present. Armed conflict has been under way since April 2023, and many governments, including the UK, advise against all travel to Sudan. Check your own government's advice first.
Do I need a visa for Sudan?
Most passports need one, and it must be in place before you arrive. Apply through a Sudanese embassy or consulate, and check your government's advice for current requirements.
What currency is used in Sudan?
The Sudanese pound (SDG). Cards and ATMs have been unreliable since the conflict began, so bring enough cash for your stay.
Does travel insurance cover Sudan?
Many policies exclude Sudan or limit conflict-zone cover. Ask the insurer in writing whether medical evacuation is included.
What time zone is Khartoum in?
UTC+2, with no daylight saving time. Set your phone to local time when you land.
Can I get a phone signal in Khartoum?
Mobile and internet service has been disrupted since 2023. Set up an eSIM or local SIM before you arrive, and save offline maps.