Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
Maradi is the commercial capital of southern Niger, close to the Nigerian border, and its trade is closely tied across that frontier. The town is built around its large market, in flat Sahelian country.
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Maradi, Maradi Region, Niger uses Africa/Niamey, currently WAT (UTC+01:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Maradi is a city in Niger, home to around 361,700 people. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Country
🇳🇪 Niger
Population
361,702
Calling code
+227
Currency
XOF
Maradi vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 06:22 / 18:10
- Day length
- 11h 48m
Maradi, beyond the clock
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
What to see
Timed to the light
The market is the reason the town matters and is among the busiest in the country, drawing traders from both sides of the border. The surrounding region is the agricultural heartland of Niger, and the town's character is commercial rather than monumental.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 06:22
- Sunset
- 18:10
- Daylight
- 11h 48m
Getting around
Transit notes
Shared taxis and motorcycle taxis are the standard local transport, and the market area is walkable. Road connections run west toward Niamey and south into Nigeria.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
The cooler months around the turn of the year are much the most comfortable. The hot season before the summer rains is extreme, and the short rainy season can make roads difficult.
Currency & language
🇳🇪 XOF
Niger uses the XOF, calling code +227.
Niger uses the West African CFA franc, and French is the official language with Hausa the everyday language of trade in this region. Greetings are extended and expected, and cash is used for everything.
Common questions
What time zone is Maradi in?
Maradi uses the Africa/Niamey time zone, currently WAT (UTC+01:00).
Does Maradi observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Maradi in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Maradi?
Maradi is 1 hour ahead of UTC, 5 hours ahead of New York City, on the same time as London and 8 hours behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .