Current Time in Zinder, Niger 🇳🇪
Lat/Long: 13.81° N, 8.99° E
Elevation: 460 m above sea level
Population rank: #3 of 70 cities in Niger by population
Region: Zinder Region
IANA Timezone: Africa/Niamey
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Niger: WAT
The time now in Zinder, Niger is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Zinder currently observes WAT, UTC+1. Clocks in Zinder are set to UTC+01:00 under the Africa/Niamey zone. Zinder does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Perched at about 460 m, Zinder sits well above the coast. The nearest big city, Paris, is a distant 3944 km away. Zinder ranks among the biggest cities in Niger, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Today Zinder sees 11h 45m between a 06:15 sunrise and a 18:01 sunset.
Zinder Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Zinder
Zinder gets 11h 46m of daylight today. Sunrise in Zinder is at 06:15 and sunset in Zinder is at 18:01.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 18m near the December solstice to 12h 56m near the June solstice.
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Cities Sharing Zinder's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 20 Oct ● | 05:02 | 06:15 | 12:08 | 15:29 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:02 | 06:15 | 12:08 | 15:29 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:02 | 06:16 | 12:08 | 15:29 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 05:02 | 06:16 | 12:08 | 15:29 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:02 | 06:16 | 12:08 | 15:29 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 05:02 | 06:16 | 12:08 | 15:28 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 05:02 | 06:16 | 12:08 | 15:28 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Zinder
Sunrise
in Zinder
↑
6:15 AM
Sunset
in Zinder
↓
6:01 PM
Day Length
11h 45m
Dawn
in Zinder
5:53 AM
Dusk
in Zinder
6:23 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Zinder
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
65.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:08
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:56
Distances & Clock Changes in Zinder
How Far Is Zinder From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 3,944 km | N (352deg) |
| London | 4,271 km | N (351deg) |
| Dubai | 4,988 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Moscow | 5,270 km | NNE (21deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,804 km | ENE (76deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,335 km | SW (236deg) |
| New York | 8,428 km | NW (309deg) |
| Singapore | 10,493 km | E (88deg) |
Zinder's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Zinder and you would surface near Pago Pago, American Samoa, about 62 km from the antipodal point at 13.8deg S, 171.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zinder
What time is it in Zinder right now?
The current local time in Zinder is 08:15 on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Zinder follows the Africa/Niamey time zone.
What time zone is Zinder in?
Zinder 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 Zinder?
Is Zinder on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 20, 2026, Zinder is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zinder today?
Zinder sees sunrise at 06:15 and sunset at 18:01 today, giving 11h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Zinder tonight?
Over Zinder tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 65.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Zinder?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Zinder, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.