Current local time in Ndjamena, Chad
The live clock above shows the time in Ndjamena. Ndjamena is in the Africa/Ndjamena time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | Chad |
|---|---|
| Region | Hadjer-Lamis |
| Population | about 835,000 |
| Coordinates | 12.11° N, 15.05° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Ndjamena |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Ndjamena 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 | 6:04 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:36 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 50 min |
| September equinox | 5:48 AM | 5:56 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:15 AM | 5:40 PM | 11 h 24 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Ndjamena at about 12:08 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 0 minutes behind the sun, because Ndjamena sits at 15.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Ndjamena time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Ndjamena |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ndjamena |
|---|---|---|
| Maroua, Cameroon | 186 km (116 mi) | same time |
| Bongor | 206 km (128 mi) | same time |
| Maiduguri, Nigeria | 208 km (129 mi) | same time |
| Mubi, Nigeria | 282 km (175 mi) | same time |
| Damaturu, Nigeria | 338 km (210 mi) | same time |
| Garoua, Cameroon | 362 km (225 mi) | same time |
| Moundou | 412 km (256 mi) | same time |
| Gombe, Nigeria | 469 km (292 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Chad
Questions people ask
What time zone is Ndjamena in?
Ndjamena is in the Africa/Ndjamena time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Ndjamena have daylight saving time?
Ndjamena doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Ndjamena when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Ndjamena's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 0 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).