Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Khartoum uses the SDG (ج.س) and Lusaka uses the ZMW (ZK). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Be careful behind the wheel: Khartoum drives on the right, Lusaka on the left.
- Country
- Sudan
- Capital
- Khartoum
- Currency
- Sudanese pound (SDG · ج.س)
- Language
- Arabic, English
- Calling code
- +249
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Zambia
- Capital
- Lusaka
- Currency
- Zambian kwacha (ZMW · ZK)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +260
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Khartoum and Lusaka?
Khartoum and Lusaka share the same offset (GMT+2), so there's no difference right now.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 8 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Khartoum from Lusaka?
About 3,466 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 4h 35m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Khartoum and Lusaka use?
Khartoum uses the Sudanese pound (SDG, ج.س); Lusaka uses the Zambian kwacha (ZMW, ZK). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Khartoum from Lusaka?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +249, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Khartoum and Lusaka?
Both Sudan and Zambia count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Khartoum also has Arabic; Lusaka adds no other official tongue.
Do Khartoum and Lusaka drive on the same side of the road?
No. Sudan drives on the right, Zambia on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.