Current local time in Niamey, Niger
The live clock above shows the time in Niamey. Niamey is in the Africa/Niamey time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | Niger |
|---|---|
| Region | Niamey |
| Population | about 829,000 |
| Coordinates | 13.52° N, 2.12° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Niamey |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Niamey 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 | 6:55 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:25 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 55 min |
| September equinox | 6:40 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 7:09 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 19 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Niamey at about 1:00 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 52 minutes ahead of the sun, because Niamey sits at 2.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Niamey time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Niamey |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Niamey |
|---|---|---|
| Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria | 255 km (158 mi) | same time |
| Sokoto, Nigeria | 342 km (212 mi) | same time |
| Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso | 415 km (258 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Djougou, Benin | 427 km (265 mi) | same time |
| Parakou, Benin | 468 km (291 mi) | same time |
| Gusau, Nigeria | 515 km (320 mi) | same time |
| Maradi | 538 km (335 mi) | same time |
| Tamale, Ghana | 560 km (348 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Niger
Questions people ask
What time zone is Niamey in?
Niamey is in the Africa/Niamey time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Niamey have daylight saving time?
Niamey doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Niamey when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Niamey's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 52 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).