Chad facts
| Capital | N'Djamena |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Middle Africa (landlocked) |
| Area | 1,284,000 km² · 495,755 sq mi · 317,282,820 acres |
| Languages | Arabic, French |
| Demonym | Chadian |
| Currency | Central African CFA Franc (XAF) |
| Time zone | Africa/Ndjamena · UTC+1 · 8:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +235 |
| Internet domain | .td |
| Capital coordinates | 12.1067, 15.0444 |
Time difference
N'Djamena is on UTC+1 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 7:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 4:00 a.m. |
| London | 12:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 11:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Chad is about 13.7% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Chad is about 5.3 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- N'Djamena to Washington, D.C.: about 9,343 km (5,806 mi) as the crow flies.
- N'Djamena to London: about 4,590 km (2,852 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Chad shares land borders with 6 countries: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Libya, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Chad?
The capital of Chad is N'Djamena.
How big is Chad?
Chad covers about 1,284,000 km² (495,755 sq mi), ranking 20 of 196 countries by area. It is about 13.7% of the size of the United States. It is about 5.3 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Chad in?
N'Djamena uses UTC+1 (Africa/Ndjamena) today. When it is noon in N'Djamena, it is 7:00 a.m. in New York and 12:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Chad use?
Chad uses the Central African CFA Franc (XAF).
What is the country code for Chad?
The international calling code is +235. From the United States dial 011 235 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 235.
What language is spoken in Chad?
Official or national languages: Arabic, French.