PlanetClocksCurrent local time in N'Djamena
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- West Africa Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Africa/Ndjamena
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Chad
- Region
- N’Djaména
- Population
- 1,359,526
- Coordinates
- 12.11° N, 15.04° E
- Elevation
- 299 m
N'Djamena is the capital of Chad, with a population of about 1,359,526. It uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Africa/Ndjamena).
N'Djamena does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+1 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Kinshasa, Lagos, Luanda, Abuja, Algiers, Brazzaville.
Because N'Djamena lies at 12.11° N, 15.04° E, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 12 h 50 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 11 h 25 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:04 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| June solstice | 5:36 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 50 min |
| September equinox | 5:48 AM | 5:56 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| December solstice | 6:15 AM | 5:40 PM | 11 h 25 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is N'Djamena in?
N'Djamena is in the West Africa Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Africa/Ndjamena. The UTC offset is UTC+1.
Does N'Djamena have daylight saving time?
No. N'Djamena stays on UTC+1 all year.
What is the time difference between N'Djamena and New York?
In January New York is 6 hours behind N'Djamena, and in July it is 5 hours behind N'Djamena, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between N'Djamena and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 9 hours behind N'Djamena, and in July it is 8 hours behind N'Djamena, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in N'Djamena?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:36 AM and sets at about 6:26 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:15 AM and sets at about 5:40 PM (local time).