Current local time in Bongor, Chad
The live clock above shows the time in Bongor. Bongor is in the Africa/Ndjamena time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | Chad |
|---|---|
| Region | Mayo-Kebbi Est |
| Population | about 112,000 |
| Coordinates | 10.29° N, 15.39° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Ndjamena |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Bongor 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 | 6:02 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:38 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 43 min |
| September equinox | 5:47 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:10 AM | 5:42 PM | 11 h 31 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Bongor at about 12:07 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 2 minutes behind the sun, because Bongor sits at 15.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Bongor time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Bongor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Bongor |
|---|---|---|
| Maroua, Cameroon | 121 km (75 mi) | same time |
| Ndjamena | 206 km (128 mi) | same time |
| Moundou | 208 km (129 mi) | same time |
| Mubi, Nigeria | 232 km (144 mi) | same time |
| Garoua, Cameroon | 245 km (152 mi) | same time |
| Maiduguri, Nigeria | 299 km (186 mi) | same time |
| Sarh | 353 km (219 mi) | same time |
| Ngaoundere, Cameroon | 385 km (239 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Chad
Questions people ask
What time zone is Bongor in?
Bongor is in the Africa/Ndjamena time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Bongor have daylight saving time?
Bongor doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Bongor when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Bongor's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 2 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).