Historically distinct IANA time zone
Africa/Ndjamena
Local time now
WAT · current offset
- Countries
- Chad
- GPS reference
- 12.12° N, 15.05° E
- Data source
- IANA africa
- Aliases
- None
- Rule groups
ChadGeographic context
Where this clock belongs
The map marks the IANA reference location and associated country, not a time-zone boundary.
GPS reference: 12.12° N, 15.05° E. Associated countries: TD.
The Wikipedia link provides additional context; it is not evidence for a historical claim. Transition data comes from the IANA source file.
A shared present
Same clock today, different past
These nearby zones follow the same current annual pattern, yet retain their own historical record.
Central African Republic · 945 km from the reference location · Same annual clock since 1981
Cameroon · 1073 km from the reference location · Same annual clock since 1981
Equatorial Guinea · 1158 km from the reference location · Same annual clock since 1981Civil-time record
Recorded changes over time
From 1911 to 1980 · 3 recorded transitions
Recurring daylight-saving changes are grouped separately when JavaScript is available.
Notable changes
One-off changes and transitions outside the recurring seasonal rhythm.
- +01:00 · WATStandard time applies
- +02:00 · WASTDaylight saving time begins
- +01:00 · WATStandard time applies
Browse every recorded transition
| Local time after transition | Offset after | Abbreviation | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-12-31 23:59 | +01:00 | WAT | Standard time |
| 1979-10-14 01:00 | +02:00 | WAST | Daylight saving time |
| 1980-03-07 23:00 | +01:00 | WAT | Standard time |