Niger facts
| Capital | Niamey |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Western Africa (landlocked) |
| Area | 1,267,000 km² · 489,191 sq mi · 313,082,035 acres |
| Language | French |
| Demonym | Nigerien |
| Currency | West African CFA Franc (XOF) |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos · UTC+1 · 8:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +227 |
| Internet domain | .ne |
| Capital coordinates | 13.5137, 2.1098 |
Time difference
Niamey 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
- Niger is about 13.5% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Niger is about 5.2 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Niamey to Washington, D.C.: about 8,138 km (5,057 mi) as the crow flies.
- Niamey to London: about 4,230 km (2,628 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Niger shares land borders with 7 countries: Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Mali, Nigeria.
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 Niger?
The capital of Niger is Niamey.
How big is Niger?
Niger covers about 1,267,000 km² (489,191 sq mi), ranking 21 of 196 countries by area. It is about 13.5% of the size of the United States. It is about 5.2 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Niger in?
Niamey uses UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) today. When it is noon in Niamey, 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 Niger use?
Niger uses the West African CFA Franc (XOF).
What is the country code for Niger?
The international calling code is +227. From the United States dial 011 227 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 227.
What language is spoken in Niger?
Official or national language: French.