N'Djamena keeps UTC+1 (WAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
N'Djamena and your time
N'Djamena at a glance
| Country | Chad |
|---|---|
| Region | N’Djaména |
| Capital of | Chad |
| Time zone | Africa/Ndjamena |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1980 |
| Coordinates | 12.11° N, 15.04° E |
N'Djamena time zone and clock changes
Local time in N'Djamena is UTC+1 year round, under the Africa/Ndjamena rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1980, and no future change is scheduled.
As the capital of Chad, N'Djamena shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in N'Djamena, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in N'Djamena for 2026 or 2027.
N'Djamena time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in N'Djamena, it is 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 5 h behind | 2 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
N'Djamena never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in N'Djamena
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length barely moves in N'Djamena, from 11 hours 25 minutes to 12 hours 50 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in N'Djamena
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:37 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 50 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:49 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:15 AM | 5:40 PM | 11 h 25 min |
When the sun is highest in N'Djamena
N'Djamena lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:00 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near N'Djamena
Every city below shares N'Djamena’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bama (Nigeria) | 161 km (100 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maroua (Cameroon) | 186 km (116 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maiduguri (Nigeria) | 207 km (129 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mubi (Nigeria) | 282 km (175 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as N'Djamena today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
Tools for time in N'Djamena
- Convert a time to or from N'Djamena: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add N'Djamena to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in N'Djamena and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is N'Djamena in?
N'Djamena uses the Africa/Ndjamena time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does N'Djamena use daylight saving time?
Not any more. N'Djamena last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1980 and now stays on UTC+1 all year.
What is the time difference between N'Djamena and New York?
N'Djamena is 6 hours ahead of New York in January and 5 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and N'Djamena does not.
How long is the longest day in N'Djamena?
About 12 hours 50 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 25 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.