Timezones in Niger 
Niger Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Niger from anywhere in the world. Niger follows a single official timezone: WAT (West Africa Time, UTC+01:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Niger
West Africa Time
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
05:18:27 PM
Niger Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Niger, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Niamey | WAT | West Africa Time | UTC+01:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 6 Cities in Niger
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niamey Niamey, Niger | 05:18:27 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Africa/Niamey | 1,323,691 |
| 2 | Maradi Maradi Region, Niger | 05:18:27 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Africa/Niamey | 361,702 |
| 3 | Zinder Zinder Region, Niger | 05:18:27 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Africa/Niamey | 318,874 |
| 4 | Tahoua Tahoua Region, Niger | 05:18:27 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Africa/Niamey | 159,468 |
| 5 | Agadez Agadez, Niger | 05:18:27 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Africa/Niamey | 149,549 |
| 6 | Arlit Agadez, Niger | 05:18:27 PM | Tue, Apr 21 | Africa/Niamey | 106,448 |