Time Now in Dakoro, Niger 🇳🇪
Lat/Long: 14.51° N, 6.77° E
Elevation: 416 m above sea level
Population rank: #14 of 70 cities in Niger by population
Region: Maradi Region
IANA Timezone: Africa/Niamey
Solar time: clocks run about 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Niger: WAT
Dakoro keeps its clocks on UTC+01:00, in the Africa/Niamey time zone. Dakoro does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Dakoro stands at an elevated 416 m above the sea. Dakoro is fairly isolated: even Paris lies some 3840 km off. A major centre in Niger, Dakoro keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Dakoro gets 12h 51m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:13 and sunset at 19:04.
Time & Daylight in Dakoro
Daylight Hours in Dakoro
Dakoro gets 12h 51m of daylight today. Sunrise in Dakoro is at 06:13 and sunset in Dakoro is at 19:04.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 16m near the December solstice to 12h 59m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Dakoro and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Dakoro right now.
Other Cities in Niger with Local Time
Cities Sharing Dakoro's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Dakoro.
Weather in Dakoro
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Dakoro
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 21 Jul ● | 04:53 | 06:13 | 12:39 | 15:59 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:53 | 06:13 | 12:39 | 15:58 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:54 | 06:13 | 12:39 | 15:58 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 04:54 | 06:14 | 12:39 | 15:58 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 04:54 | 06:14 | 12:39 | 15:57 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 04:55 | 06:14 | 12:39 | 15:57 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 04:55 | 06:15 | 12:39 | 15:56 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
14-day Forecast for Dakoro
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Dakoro
Sunrise
in Dakoro
↑
6:13 AM
Sunset
in Dakoro
↓
7:04 PM
Day Length
12h 51m
Dawn
in Dakoro
5:50 AM
Dusk
in Dakoro
7:28 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Dakoro
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
47.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:34
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:17
Distances & Clock Changes in Dakoro
How Far Is Dakoro From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 3,840 km | N (355deg) |
| London | 4,160 km | N (353deg) |
| Dubai | 5,182 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Moscow | 5,288 km | NNE (23deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,016 km | ENE (76deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,183 km | SW (235deg) |
| New York | 8,193 km | NW (309deg) |
| Singapore | 10,728 km | E (87deg) |
Dakoro's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dakoro and you would surface near Gataivai, Samoa, about 122 km from the antipodal point at 14.5deg S, 173.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dakoro
What time is it in Dakoro right now?
The current local time in Dakoro is 05:56 on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Dakoro follows the Africa/Niamey time zone.
What time zone is Dakoro in?
Dakoro 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 Dakoro?
Is Dakoro on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Dakoro as of July 21, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dakoro today?
In Dakoro today the sun rises at 06:13 and sets at 19:04, giving 12h 51m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dakoro tonight?
The moon phase over Dakoro tonight is First Quarter with 47.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Dakoro?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dakoro, clocks run about 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.