Current Time in Niamey, Niger 🇳🇪
Lat/Long: 13.51° N, 2.11° E
Elevation: 206 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Niger
Region: Niamey
IANA Timezone: Africa/Niamey
Solar time: clocks run about 50m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Niger: WAT
Daylight Hours in Niamey
Niamey gets 12h 54m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset is at 19:18.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 20m near the December solstice to 12h 55m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 05:02 | 06:24 | 12:51 | 16:16 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:02 | 06:24 | 12:51 | 16:17 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:02 | 06:24 | 12:51 | 16:17 | 19:19 | 20:49 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:02 | 06:24 | 12:51 | 16:17 | 19:19 | 20:49 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:02 | 06:24 | 12:52 | 16:18 | 19:19 | 20:49 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 05:03 | 06:24 | 12:52 | 16:18 | 19:20 | 20:50 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 05:03 | 06:24 | 12:52 | 16:18 | 19:20 | 20:50 |
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How Far Is Niamey From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 3,930 km | N (0deg) |
| London | 4,230 km | N (358deg) |
| Moscow | 5,595 km | NNE (25deg) |
| Dubai | 5,690 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,713 km | SW (232deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,531 km | ENE (75deg) |
| New York | 7,870 km | NW (309deg) |
| Singapore | 11,237 km | E (86deg) |
Niamey's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Niamey and you would surface near Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna, about 187 km from the antipodal point at 13.5deg S, 177.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Niamey
What time is it in Niamey right now?
The current local time in Niamey is 05:00 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Niamey follows the Africa/Niamey time zone.
What time zone is Niamey in?
Niamey 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 Niamey?
Is Niamey on daylight saving time right now?
No — Niamey is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Niamey today?
Today in Niamey: sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset is at 19:18, giving 12h 54m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Niamey tonight?
The moon phase over Niamey tonight is Waning Crescent with 12.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Niamey?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Niamey, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.