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
Saturday, January 17, 2026
08:21:02 AM
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 | 08:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Niamey | 1,323,691 |
| 2 | Maradi Maradi Region, Niger | 08:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Niamey | 361,702 |
| 3 | Zinder Zinder Region, Niger | 08:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Niamey | 318,874 |
| 4 | Tahoua Tahoua Region, Niger | 08:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Niamey | 159,468 |
| 5 | Agadez Agadez, Niger | 08:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Niamey | 149,549 |
| 6 | Arlit Agadez, Niger | 08:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Niamey | 106,448 |