Time now in Chad

UTC+01:00 • Africa/Ndjamena (WAT)

Your device clock is 328ms behind of the detected local time (Africa/Ndjamena, UTC+01:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

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Saturday, September 12, 2026, week 37

Time in Chad now

Chad has one official time zone: WAT (UTC+01:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Chad is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Chad?

Official time in Chad is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Chad

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Ndjamena UTC+01:00 N'Djamena, Lac Wey, Logone Occidental, Moundou, Logone Occidental

List of time zones used in Chad (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Africa/Ndjamena UTC+01:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Chad

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Chad depends on the region.

  • N'Djamena: 5 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Chad use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Chad observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Chad

  • 1980-03-07 at 23:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Chad was on 1980-03-07 at 23:00 (local time) (zone Africa/Ndjamena): clocks went back (fall, back to standard) — transition from WAST to WAT.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Chad?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+1:00 and UTC+1:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Chad have?
Chad has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Chad use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Chad observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Chad time

To convert Chad time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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