Current local time in Zinder, Niger
The live clock above shows the time in Zinder. Zinder is in the Africa/Niamey time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | Niger |
|---|---|
| Region | Zinder |
| Population | about 211,000 |
| Coordinates | 13.80° N, 8.98° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Niamey |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Zinder 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 | 6:28 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:57 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 56 min |
| September equinox | 6:13 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:42 AM | 6:01 PM | 11 h 18 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Zinder at about 12:33 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 24 minutes ahead of the sun, because Zinder sits at 9.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Zinder time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Zinder |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Zinder |
|---|---|---|
| Katsina, Nigeria | 175 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Kano, Nigeria | 206 km (128 mi) | same time |
| Maradi | 207 km (128 mi) | same time |
| Gusau, Nigeria | 310 km (193 mi) | same time |
| Funtua, Nigeria | 311 km (193 mi) | same time |
| Zaria, Nigeria | 333 km (207 mi) | same time |
| Agadez | 371 km (231 mi) | same time |
| Damaturu, Nigeria | 396 km (246 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Niger
Questions people ask
What time zone is Zinder in?
Zinder is in the Africa/Niamey time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Zinder have daylight saving time?
Zinder doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Zinder when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Zinder's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 24 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).