What time is it in Chad right now?

The clock on this page shows the live time in Chad (Africa/Ndjamena), currently UTC+1.

How many time zones does Chad have?

Chad uses a single time zone, Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+1).

Does Chad observe daylight saving time?

No — Chad keeps the same UTC offset all year.

Current time in Chad

Africa · Africa/Ndjamena

Chad

9:01 PM

July 11, 2026

UTC+1 Night

Quick facts

Capital: N'Djamena
Population: 15,477,751
Currency: Franc (XAF)
Phone code: +235
Daylight saving: No

Neighbouring countries

Cameroon
Central African Republic
Libya
Niger
Nigeria
Sudan

About Chad

Chad keeps a single clock nationwide, UTC+1, the time kept in N'Djamena. Wherever you are in the country, the local time matches.

Chad has its capital at N'Djamena, is home to about 15 million people and covers about 1,284,000 km². It shares a border with Cameroon, Central African Republic and Libya, among others. People here mostly speak French and Arabic. Prices are in franc (XAF).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Chad right now?: The clock on this page shows the live time in Chad (Africa/Ndjamena), currently UTC+1.
How many time zones does Chad have?: Chad uses a single time zone, Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+1).
Does Chad observe daylight saving time?: No — Chad keeps the same UTC offset all year.