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

6:31:03 PM

18:31:03

Saturday, September 12, 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 noon11:56 AMSunset6:02 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: 721,081

Geography

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

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Popular conversions (current offsets)

N'Djamena to GMT+1 1 hour behind N'Djamena to CEST 1 hour ahead N'Djamena to WT Same time N'Djamena to SAST 1 hour ahead 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

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:49 AM
Solar noon: 11:56 AM
Sunset: 6:02 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 14 min39 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:27 AM – 6:24 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:03 AM – 6:48 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:38 AM – 7:13 PM

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:49 AM (east, 85.6°)
Sunset: 6:02 PM (west, 274.2°)
Day length: 12 hr 14 min39 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:56 AM (82.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:27 AM – 6:24 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:03 AM – 6:48 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:38 AM – 7:13 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (2% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:46 AM (east, 94.1°)
Moonset: 6:57 PM (west, 262.7°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 9:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, September 12	5:49 AM	6:02 PM	12 hr 14 min	39 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	5:49 AM	6:02 PM	12 hr 13 min	40 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	5:49 AM	6:01 PM	12 hr 12 min	40 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	5:49 AM	6:00 PM	12 hr 12 min	40 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	5:49 AM	6:00 PM	12 hr 11 min	40 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	5:49 AM	5:59 PM	12 hr 10 min	40 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:49 AM	5:58 PM	12 hr 10 min	40 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