Time Now in Arlit, Niger 🇳🇪
Lat/Long: 18.74° N, 7.39° E
Elevation: 423 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 of 70 cities in Niger by population
Region: Agadez
IANA Timezone: Africa/Niamey
Solar time: clocks run about 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Niger: WAT
Local time in Arlit runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Africa/Niamey). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. In the tropics, Arlit has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. Arlit stands at an elevated 423 m above the sea. Arlit is fairly isolated: even Paris lies some 3379 km off. Arlit is a significant city in Niger, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Arlit gets 12h 26m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:16 and sunset at 18:43.
Time & Daylight in Arlit
Daylight Hours in Arlit
Arlit gets 12h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Arlit is at 06:16 and sunset in Arlit is at 18:43.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 00m near the December solstice to 13h 15m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 3 Sep ● | 04:59 | 06:15 | 12:29 | 15:51 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 05:00 | 06:16 | 12:29 | 15:51 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 05:00 | 06:16 | 12:29 | 15:51 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 05:00 | 06:16 | 12:28 | 15:50 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 05:00 | 06:16 | 12:28 | 15:50 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 05:01 | 06:16 | 12:28 | 15:50 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Wed, 9 Sep | 05:01 | 06:17 | 12:27 | 15:50 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Arlit
Sunrise
in Arlit
↑
6:16 AM
Sunset
in Arlit
↓
6:43 PM
Day Length
12h 26m
Dawn
in Arlit
5:53 AM
Dusk
in Arlit
7:05 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Arlit
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
58.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:14
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 13:03
Distances & Clock Changes in Arlit
How Far Is Arlit From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 3,379 km | N (353deg) |
| London | 3,703 km | N (351deg) |
| Moscow | 4,831 km | NNE (24deg) |
| Dubai | 4,964 km | ENE (73deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,845 km | ENE (78deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,513 km | SW (233deg) |
| New York | 7,953 km | NW (308deg) |
| Singapore | 10,636 km | E (87deg) |
Arlit's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Arlit and you would surface near Neiafu, Tonga, about 145 km from the antipodal point at 18.7deg S, 172.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Arlit
What time is it in Arlit right now?
The current local time in Arlit is 15:31 on Thursday, September 03, 2026. Arlit follows the Africa/Niamey time zone.
What time zone is Arlit in?
Arlit uses the Africa/Niamey IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Arlit?
Is Arlit on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Arlit as of September 03, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Arlit today?
Today in Arlit: sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset is at 18:43, giving 12h 26m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Arlit tonight?
Tonight the moon over Arlit is in its Last Quarter phase, lit 58.4%.
What is solar time in Arlit?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Arlit, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.