What time zone is N'Djamena in?

N'Djamena currently uses West Africa Time (WAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Ndjamena.

What is the UTC offset in N'Djamena right now?

N'Djamena is currently UTC+01:00

Current Time in N'Djamena, Chad

4:43:24 AM

04:43:24

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

WAT (West Africa Time) · UTC+01:00

Africa/Ndjamena

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Time zone details

N'Djamena does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in N'Djamena

Sunrise5:49 AMSolar noon11:47 AMSunset5:46 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Chad
Country currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)

Practical

Languages: French, Arabic
Dialing code: +235
Population: 1,359,526

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 12° 06' N / 15° 02' E

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Popular conversions (current offsets)

N'Djamena to CEST 1 hour ahead N'Djamena to SAST 1 hour ahead N'Djamena to WT 1 hour behind N'Djamena to GMT 1 hour behind N'Djamena to CAT 1 hour ahead N'Djamena to EEST 2 hours ahead

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Clock changes in N'Djamena

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:49 AM
Solar noon: 11:47 AM
Sunset: 5:46 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 57 min40 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:27 AM – 6:07 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:03 AM – 6:31 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:38 AM – 6:56 PM

Waning CrescentMoon illumination12%

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:49 AM (east, 95.4°)
Sunset: 5:46 PM (west, 264.4°)
Day length: 11 hr 57 min40 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:47 AM (72.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:27 AM – 6:07 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:03 AM – 6:31 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:38 AM – 6:56 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Moonrise: 2:53 AM (east, 78.1°)
Moonset: 3:34 PM (west, 278.6°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 4:50 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Wednesday, October 7	5:49 AM	5:46 PM	11 hr 57 min	40 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 8	5:49 AM	5:45 PM	11 hr 56 min	39 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 9	5:49 AM	5:44 PM	11 hr 56 min	39 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 10	5:49 AM	5:44 PM	11 hr 55 min	39 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 11	5:49 AM	5:43 PM	11 hr 54 min	39 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 12	5:49 AM	5:43 PM	11 hr 54 min	38 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 13	5:49 AM	5:42 PM	11 hr 53 min	39 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Chad

Sun, Nov 1, 2026All Saints' Day
Sat, Nov 28, 2026Proclamation of the Republic
Tue, Dec 1, 2026Freedom and Democracy Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is N'Djamena in?: N'Djamena currently uses West Africa Time (WAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Ndjamena.
When is the next clock change in N'Djamena?: No clock changes are scheduled for N'Djamena in the next 12 months
Does N'Djamena observe daylight saving time?: N'Djamena does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in N'Djamena right now?: N'Djamena is currently UTC+01:00