Current time in Niamey
The current time in Niamey, Niger is shown live on this page. Niamey is in the Africa/Niamey timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). Niamey does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset of UTC+01:00 remains constant year-round. Niamey has a population of approximately 1M people. Niamey uses XOF and the international calling code for Niger is ++227.
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Niamey, Niger
Timezone
Africa/Niamey
UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Standard
WAT
DST
No regular shift
Local time guide
Time in Niamey for calls, travel, and planning
Use this page when you need the live local time in Niamey for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently the same time as Niamey. New York is currently 5 hours behind Niamey.
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Timezone
Africa/Niamey
UTC Offset
UTC+01:00
Abbreviation
GMT+1
DST
Not active
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Country
Niger
State / Area
Niamey
Calling Code
+227
Nearest timezone boundary
Closest city in a different timezone
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Ouagadougou, approximately 415 km away. Ouagadougou uses the Africa/Ouagadougou timezone. When it is the current time in Niamey, the time in Ouagadougou is different by 1 hours.
City profile
Useful local details for Niamey
Niamey is located in Niger, Niger, in the Africa continent. The primary language spoken here is French. The city has a population of approximately 1M, ranking it #226 in Niger by size. For timezone purposes, Niamey uses Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00). It does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays consistent year-round.
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Daylight Saving Time
Niamey does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Niamey does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
When it is midnight in Niamey
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Niamey. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Approximate daylight in Niamey
Based on Niamey's latitude (13.5°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 12.8 hours, with sunrise around 5:36 AM and sunset around 6:24 PM. Being near the equator, Niamey experiences relatively consistent daylight year-round, with only small seasonal variation.
Best time to call
Planning calls with Niamey
For work calls, the standard business window in Niamey is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+1. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Niamey (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:00 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 9 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Niamey time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Niamey and London is 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Niamey time (9 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Niamey does not observe DST, so its UTC offset of UTC+01:00 stays constant year-round. This makes it a reliable reference point for long-term scheduling.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Niamey uses XOF and the calling code for Niger is +227. Languages spoken here include French. The city has a population of around 1M, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 415 km away at Ouagadougou (GMT). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
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