Time now in Niger

UTC+01:00 • Africa/Niamey (WAT)

Your device clock is 655ms ahead of the detected local time (Africa/Niamey, UTC+01:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

18:19:52
Saturday, August 1, 2026, week 31

Time in Niger now

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

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

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

What is the time zone in Niger?

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

Main time zones in Niger

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Niamey UTC+01:00 Niamey, Kollo Department, Tillabéri, Maradi

List of time zones used in Niger (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Africa/Niamey UTC+01:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Niger

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

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

Does Niger use daylight saving time?

No. Niger does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Niger?
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 Niger have?
Niger has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Niger use daylight saving time?
No. Niger does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Niger time

To convert Niger 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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