Current local time in N'Djamena, Chad
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About N'Djamena
N'Djamena, Chad uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Ndjamena), currently UTC+01:00. It is the capital of Chad. Population: about 721,081.
| Country: | Chad |
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| Coordinates: | 12°07′N / 15°03′E |
| Population: | 721,081 |
| Currency: | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
| Languages: | Arabic, French |
| Country calling code: | +235 |
Time zone in N'Djamena
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Ndjamena |
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| Time zone name: | West Africa Standard Time (WAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
N'Djamena does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in N'Djamena today
| Sunrise: | 05:50 |
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| Sunset: | 17:38 |
| Solar noon: | 11:44 |
| Day length: | 11h 48m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:28 – 18:00 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from N'Djamena
- LondonSame timeN'Djamena is on the same time
- New York+5 hN'Djamena is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeN'Djamena is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about N'Djamena time
What time zone is N'Djamena in?
N'Djamena uses the IANA time zone Africa/Ndjamena (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does N'Djamena observe daylight saving time?
N'Djamena does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between N'Djamena and London?
Right now N'Djamena and London are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between N'Djamena and New York?
Right now N'Djamena is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.