Timezones in Chad 
Chad Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Chad from anywhere in the world. Chad follows a single official timezone: WAT (West Africa Time, UTC+01:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Chad
West Africa Time
Saturday, January 17, 2026
08:21:02 AM
Chad 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 Chad, 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/Ndjamena | WAT | West Africa Time | UTC+01:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 4 Cities in Chad
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N'Djamena N’Djaména, Chad | 08:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Ndjamena | 1,359,526 |
| 2 | Moundou Logone Occidental, Chad | 08:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Ndjamena | 196,124 |
| 3 | Abéché Ouadaï, Chad | 08:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Ndjamena | 139,983 |
| 4 | Sarh Moyen-Chari, Chad | 08:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Ndjamena | 138,928 |