One clock for the whole country, and it stays on UTC+1 every day of the year.
Niger at a glance
| Capital | Niamey |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+1 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Abbreviations in use | WAT |
Time zone of Niger
The whole of Niger follows one IANA time zone: Africa/Niamey.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Niamey | --:-- | UTC+1 | Not observed | Niamey, Maradi, Zinder |
Clock changes in Niger
There are no seasonal clock changes in Niger. The time difference to other countries shifts only when they change their own clocks.
Local time in the largest cities of Niger
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niamey | Niamey | --:-- | Africa/Niamey |
Time difference between Niger and other countries
A 9:00 AM start in Niger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 5 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 9 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind |
Daylight across Niger
In Niamey, daylight runs from 11 hours 20 minutes at the December solstice to 12 hours 55 minutes at the June solstice.
Same clock as Niger right now
These countries read the same time as Niger today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
- Algeria
- Angola
- Cameroon
- Chad
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- France Daylight saving time
- Germany Daylight saving time
- Italy Daylight saving time
- Netherlands Daylight saving time
- Nigeria
- Poland Daylight saving time
- Spain Daylight saving time
Daylight saving time
Tools for time in Niger
- Convert a time to or from Niger: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Niamey to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Niger and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Niger have?
One: Africa/Niamey, at UTC+1 all year.
Does Niger use daylight saving time?
No. The time stays at UTC+1 all year.
What is the time difference between Niger and New York?
Niger 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 Niger does not.
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.