Current time in Niger

00:56:34
Friday, October 30, 2026
UTC+1 4 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Niamey
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Time zone of Niger

The time in Niger (Niamey) follows the Africa/Niamey time zone, currently UTC+1. 4 hours ahead of Brasília.

Niger
00:56:34
Brasília
20:56:34

How to call or schedule a meeting with Niger

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 13:00 in Niger; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 22:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 14:00 Brasília time.

Niger: sunrise today at 06:45 · sunset at 18:24 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Niamey
Continent
Africa
Area
1,267,000 km² (489,191 sq mi)
Population
about 16 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
West African CFA franc (XOF)
Languages
French, Hausa, Kanuri, Zarma
Calling code
+227
Internet domain
.ne

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Niger right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Niger?

4 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Niger changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Niger in?

Niger follows Africa/Niamey, currently UTC+1. The reference location is Niamey.

Does Niger have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Niger does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Niger from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 14:00 Brasília time (13:00 to 18:00 in Niger).

What is the capital of Niger?

The capital of Niger is Niamey. The country covers about 1,267,000 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Niger use?

The currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF). To call from abroad, dial +227 before the number. Websites use the .ne domain.