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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- West Africa Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Africa/Niamey
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Niger
- Region
- Niamey
- Population
- 1,323,691
- Coordinates
- 13.51° N, 2.11° E
- Elevation
- 206 m
Niamey is the capital of Niger, with a population of about 1,323,691. It uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Africa/Niamey).
Niamey 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 Niamey lies at 13.51° N, 2.11° E, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 12 h 55 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 11 h 20 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:55 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| June solstice | 6:25 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 55 min |
| September equinox | 6:40 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| December solstice | 7:09 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 20 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Niamey in?
Niamey is in the West Africa Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Africa/Niamey. The UTC offset is UTC+1.
Does Niamey have daylight saving time?
No. Niamey stays on UTC+1 all year.
What is the time difference between Niamey and New York?
In January New York is 6 hours behind Niamey, and in July it is 5 hours behind Niamey, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Niamey and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Niamey, and in July it is 8 hours behind Niamey, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Niamey?
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 6:25 AM and sets at about 7:21 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:09 AM and sets at about 6:29 PM (local time).
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