Niamey keeps UTC+1 (WAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Niamey and your time
Niamey at a glance
| Country | Niger |
|---|---|
| Region | Niamey |
| Capital of | Niger |
| Time zone | Africa/Niamey |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 13.51° N, 2.11° E |
Which time zone Niamey uses
Local time in Niamey is UTC+1 year round, under the Africa/Niamey rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
As the capital of Niger, Niamey shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Niamey, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Niamey for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Niamey and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Niamey: the clock reads 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 |
Because Niamey keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Niamey
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Niamey last between 11 hours 20 minutes and 12 hours 55 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Niamey
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:56 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:26 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 55 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:41 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:10 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 20 min |
When the sun is highest in Niamey
The clock in Niamey runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:50 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Niamey
Every city below shares Niamey’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birnin Kebbi (Nigeria) | 255 km (158 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Niamey today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
Tools for time in Niamey
- Convert a time to or from Niamey: 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 Niamey and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Niamey in?
Niamey uses the Africa/Niamey time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Niamey use daylight saving time?
No. Niamey stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Niamey and New York?
Niamey 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 Niamey does not.
How long is the longest day in Niamey?
About 12 hours 55 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 20 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Niamey?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Niamey lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:50 PM on standard time.
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.