Current local time in Abeche, Chad
The live clock above shows the time in Abeche. Abeche is in the Africa/Ndjamena time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | Chad |
|---|---|
| Region | Ouaddaï |
| Population | about 116,000 |
| Coordinates | 13.84° N, 20.83° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Ndjamena |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Abeche doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:41 AM | 5:47 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 56 min |
| September equinox | 5:25 AM | 5:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 5:55 AM | 5:13 PM | 11 h 18 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Abeche at about 11:45 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 23 minutes behind the sun, because Abeche sits at 20.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Abeche time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Abeche |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind in Jan, 5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind in Jan, 8 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Paris | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 4.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 7 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Abeche |
|---|---|---|
| Geneina, Sudan | 179 km (111 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Niyala, Sudan | 482 km (300 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| El Fasher, Sudan | 489 km (304 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Sarh | 585 km (364 mi) | same time |
| Ndjamena | 655 km (407 mi) | same time |
| Bongor | 712 km (442 mi) | same time |
| Moundou | 783 km (487 mi) | same time |
| Maroua, Cameroon | 794 km (493 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Chad
Questions people ask
What time zone is Abeche in?
Abeche is in the Africa/Ndjamena time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Abeche have daylight saving time?
Abeche doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Abeche when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Abeche's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 23 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).