UTC +01:00
WAT - Currently observed in Niger
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The IANA time zone identifier for Niger is
Africa/Niamey
Time difference from Niger
All times shown live - Bars indicate offset from Niger (centre = same time).
Country Facts
| Country | 🇳🇪 Niger |
| Region | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa |
| ISO Code | NE / NER |
| IANA Zone | Africa/Niamey |
| UTC Offset | +01:00 |
| DST Active | No |
| Currency | XOF - West African CFA Franc |
| Population | 24,200,000 |
| Area | 1,267,000 km² |
| Calling Code | ++227 |
| Languages | French |
| Cities | 3 |
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What is the current time in Niger? + −
The current local time in Niger is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second.
The primary IANA time zone is
Africa/Niamey,
currently at UTC+01:00 (WAT).
The exact time right now is
15:37:22
on Saturday, 12 September 2026.
Does Niger observe Daylight Saving Time? + −
Niger is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
The active offset is UTC+01:00 (WAT).
DST rules are maintained in the IANA tz database under the
Africa/Niamey zone entry.
What UTC offset is Niger? + −
Niger is currently at UTC+01:00,
using the abbreviation WAT.
The IANA time zone identifier is
Africa/Niamey.
To convert a time to or from Niger, use the
Time Zone Converter.
What is the capital of Niger? + −
The capital of Niger is Niamey.
It uses the
Africa/Niamey IANA time zone.
See the Niamey time page for the live local clock and full timezone details.
What currency does Niger use? + −
Niger uses the West African CFA Franc
(
XOF) as its official currency.
The international calling code is ++227.