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Current time in Niger

A single time zone at UTC+01:00.

Time in Niamey☾ Night
20:56:57

Friday, June 5, 2026

☾ NIGHT 06:2312:5019:16
Zone
WAT
UTC
UTC+01:00
IANA
Africa/Niamey

About Niger's time

A single time zone.

Niger operates on a single timezone, West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+01:00), with no Daylight Saving Time, a standard setup across most of West Africa.

Major cities

Cities of Niger.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Niger's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

What time zone is Niger in?
Niger is in the West Africa Time zone, which is UTC+01:00. The time zone identifier used is Africa/Niamey, and the abbreviation commonly used is WAT.
Does Niger observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Niger does not observe Daylight Saving Time. It remains on West Africa Time (UTC+01:00) all year round.
What time is it in Niger when it is noon in London?
When it is noon (12:00) in London (UTC+00:00), it is already 1:00 PM (13:00) in Niger, as Niger is one hour ahead of London (UTC+01:00).
Is the time in Niamey the same as the rest of the country?
Yes, the entire country of Niger, including the capital Niamey, is in the same time zone, Africa/Niamey (WAT, UTC+01:00).
Are there any different time zones in Niger?
No, Niger is covered by a single time zone, Africa/Niamey, which is UTC+01:00.
Is the time zone in Niger the same as Ghana?
No, Ghana is on Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+00:00), which is one hour behind Niger's West Africa Time (UTC+01:00). When it is 1:00 PM in Niger, it is noon in Ghana.
What time zone is a remote worker in Niger following?
A remote worker in Niger is following West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+01:00), which is the same as the Africa/Niamey time zone.
What is a good tip for adjusting to the time zone if traveling to Niger?
Since Niger is on UTC+01:00, travelers from UTC+00:00 regions like London in winter will need to adjust to an hour ahead. Those from regions with US EST will need to adjust to 6 hours ahead. Arriving a day early can help acclimate, and staying hydrated helps with the transition.

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// France's time zones, right now
GET /v1/timezones?country=fr
{
"data": [
{
"iana": "Europe/Paris",
"display_name": "Paris",
"current": {
"utc_offset": "+02:00",
"abbreviation": "CEST",
"is_dst": true
}
}
]
}