Current local time in Niamey, Niger
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Niamey
Niamey, Niger uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Niamey), currently UTC+01:00. It is the capital of Niger. Population: about 774,235.
| Country: | Niger |
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| Coordinates: | 13°31′N / 2°07′E |
| Population: | 774,235 |
| Currency: | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| Languages: | French |
| Country calling code: | +227 |
Time zone in Niamey
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Niamey |
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| Time zone name: | West Africa Standard Time (WAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Niamey does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Niamey today
| Sunrise: | 06:43 |
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| Sunset: | 18:29 |
| Solar noon: | 12:36 |
| Day length: | 11h 46m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:21 – 18:50 |
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 Niamey
- LondonSame timeNiamey is on the same time
- New York+5 hNiamey is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeNiamey is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about Niamey time
What time zone is Niamey in?
Niamey uses the IANA time zone Africa/Niamey (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Niamey observe daylight saving time?
Niamey does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Niamey and London?
Right now Niamey 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 Niamey and New York?
Right now Niamey 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.