Africa · capital city
What Is the Capital of Niger?
Niamey
The capital of Niger is Niamey. About 1.4 million people live in the Niamey urban area — 5.1% of the country's population.
1.4 million
Urban area population
UTC+1
Time zone
13.52°N
Latitude · 2.12°E
Yes
Largest city
Niamey at a glance
Name origin
The origin of the name is unclear; one of many stories says that an African chief told his seven slaves "Wa niammane," meaning "stay here," and the name was later shortened to its present form.
Time zone
UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). No daylight saving time.
Coordinates
13 31 N, 2 07 E · IANA time zone Africa/Lagos
Location of Niger
Western Africa, southeast of Algeria
Capitals of neighbouring countries
N'Djamena, Chad — 1,409 km
Tripoli, Libya — 2,428 km
Algiers, Algeria — 2,585 kmCapitals closest to Niamey
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso — 414 km
Abuja, Nigeria — 769 km
Porto-Novo, Benin — 784 km
Lome, Togo — 829 km
Accra, Ghana — 922 km
Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire — 1,099 km
Bamako, Mali — 1,100 km
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea — 1,310 km
Straight-line distance between capitals.
Frequently asked questions about Niamey
What is the capital of Niger?
The capital of Niger is Niamey. About 1.4 million people live in the Niamey urban area — 5.1% of the country's population.
Is Niamey the largest city in Niger?
Yes — Niamey is also the largest urban area of Niger (1.4 million).
What time zone is Niamey in?
Niamey is on UTC+1 — UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). There is no daylight saving time.
Where does the name Niamey come from?
The origin of the name is unclear; one of many stories says that an African chief told his seven slaves "Wa niammane," meaning "stay here," and the name was later shortened to its present form.
Which capital is closest to Niamey?
Among the capitals of neighbouring countries, Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) is the closest, 414 km away in a straight line.
Data: CIA World Factbook (public domain); population: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0).