Time Now in Fada, Chad 🇹🇩
Lat/Long: 17.19° N, 21.58° E
Elevation: 562 m above sea level
Population rank: #40 of 71 cities in Chad by population
Region: Ennedi Ouest
IANA Timezone: Africa/Ndjamena
Solar time: clocks run about 25m behind the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Chad: WAT
Fada keeps its clocks on UTC+01:00, in the Africa/Ndjamena time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. In the tropics, Fada has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. Perched at about 562 m, Fada sits well above the coast. Fada is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 3594 km off. A major centre in Chad, Fada keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Time & Daylight in Fada
Daylight Hours in Fada
Fada gets 12h 48m of daylight today. Sunrise in Fada is at 05:15 and sunset in Fada is at 18:03.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 06m near the December solstice to 13h 09m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Fada and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Fada right now.
Other Cities in Chad with Local Time
Cities Sharing Fada's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Fada.
Weather in Fada
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Prayer Times in Fada
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 8 Aug ● | 03:56 | 05:15 | 11:39 | 14:49 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
| Sun, 9 Aug | 03:56 | 05:15 | 11:39 | 14:50 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
| Mon, 10 Aug | 03:56 | 05:15 | 11:39 | 14:50 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Tue, 11 Aug | 03:57 | 05:15 | 11:38 | 14:50 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Wed, 12 Aug | 03:57 | 05:16 | 11:38 | 14:50 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Thu, 13 Aug | 03:58 | 05:16 | 11:38 | 14:51 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Fri, 14 Aug | 03:58 | 05:16 | 11:38 | 14:51 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
14-day Forecast for Fada
Moon Phases & Times for Fada
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
26.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:27
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 14:09
View the detailed moon calendar for Fada with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Fada
How Far Is Fada From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,594 km | ENE (70deg) |
| Paris | 3,926 km | NNW (338deg) |
| London | 4,269 km | NNW (338deg) |
| Moscow | 4,498 km | NNE (14deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,406 km | E (79deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,679 km | WSW (240deg) |
| Singapore | 9,139 km | E (91deg) |
| New York | 9,227 km | NW (311deg) |
Fada's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Fada and you would surface in the open ocean, near 17.2deg S, 158.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fada
What time is it in Fada right now?
The current local time in Fada is 07:21 on Saturday, August 08, 2026. Fada follows the Africa/Ndjamena time zone.
What time zone is Fada in?
Fada runs on the Africa/Ndjamena IANA time zone (UTC+01:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Fada?
Is Fada on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 08, 2026, Fada is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Fada tonight?
The moon phase over Fada tonight is Waning Crescent with 26.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Fada?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Fada, clocks run about 25m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.