Current Time in Chad

Chad is on West Africa Time – WAT (UTC+1) right now. Chad does not observe daylight saving time.

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Africa/Ndjamena

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Time zone of Chad

Time zoneWest Africa Time
AbbreviationWAT
UTC offsetUTC+1
IANA time zone idAfrica/Ndjamena
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Chad and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York6 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles9 hours behind--:--
London1 hour behind--:--
ParisSame time--:--
Dubai3 hours ahead--:--
India4 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila7 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo8 hours ahead--:--
Sydney10 hours ahead--:--
Toronto6 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Chad

Chad does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+1 all year, so conversions never shift.

Chad time FAQ

What time is it in Chad right now?

Chad is on WAT (UTC+1). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Chad, updated every second.

What time zone is Chad in?

Chad is in West Africa Time, abbreviated WAT, UTC+1. Its IANA time zone id is Africa/Ndjamena.

Does Chad observe daylight saving time?

No. Chad stays on UTC+1 all year.

What is the time difference between Chad and New York?

New York is 6 hours behind Chad.

Current time in Chad cities

Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.