Current time in Chad

15:05:29
Saturday, October 3, 2026
UTC+1 4 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: N'Djamena
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Time zone of Chad

The time in Chad (N'Djamena) follows the Africa/Ndjamena time zone, currently UTC+1. 4 hours ahead of Brasília.

Chad
15:05:29
Brasília
11:05:29

How to call or schedule a meeting with Chad

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 13:00 in Chad; 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.

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
N'Djamena
Continent
Africa
Area
1,284,000 km² (495,755 sq mi)
Population
about 11 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Languages
French, Arabic, Sara
Calling code
+235
Internet domain
.td

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Chad?

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

What time zone is Chad in?

Chad follows Africa/Ndjamena, currently UTC+1. The reference location is N'Djamena.

Does Chad have daylight saving time?

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

What is the best time to call Chad 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 Chad).

What is the capital of Chad?

The capital of Chad is N'Djamena. The country covers about 1,284,000 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Chad use?

The currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF). To call from abroad, dial +235 before the number. Websites use the .td domain.