Time difference Chad
In summer, the time difference between Chad and France is one hour. For example, when it's 12 p.m. in France, it's 11 a.m. in Chad. In winter, there is no time difference with France. There is no time change in Chad.
Opening hours Chad
To see / To do Chad
As in any hot country, business starts as soon as the sun rises, with shops opening as early as 7am or 7:30am and closing late in the evening. Some close between 12.30 and 3.30 pm. Markets, like the Central Market, display their wares early in the morning and pack up around 5pm.
For administrative offices, it's a continuous day, from 7.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays are special, as this is the day of the High Prayer, so administrations generally close at 11am.
Public holidays are quite numerous, as Christian holidays are added to Muslim ones.
may1: Labour Day.
august 11: Independence Day (national holiday).
november 28: Proclamation of the Republic.
december1: Freedom and Democracy Day.
may 5: Ascension Day.
august 15: Assumption Day.
november1: All Saints' Day.
december 25: Christmas.
Tabaski or Aïd el-Adha (feast of the sheep or sacrifice).
Al Maouloud Annabaoui (birth of the Prophet).
Aïd el-Fitr (feast at the end of Ramadan).
Enjoying yourself Chad
Small street restaurants open early but are usually closed by nightfall. More upscale restaurants, on the other hand, serve until late, especially on weekends. Since 2024, there has even been a home-delivery service in the capital, run by the owners of the Hermopolis café and the Hermocab VTC company. Don't hesitate to contact them if you don't feel up to going out for dinner.
Take a break Chad
From 7.30am, you'll find many establishments open and offering exquisite delicacies, such as the Amandine or Epi de blé bakeries/pastry shops, which offer tables where you can relax for a moment while enjoying a good cup of coffee and a viennoiserie.
(To) please yourself Chad
As in any hot country, business starts as soon as the sun rises, with shops opening as early as 7am or 7:30am and closing late in the evening. Some close between 12.30 and 3.30 pm. Markets, like the Central Market, display their wares early in the morning and pack up around 5pm. For administrative offices, it's a continuous day, from 7.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday is a special day, as it's the day of the High Prayer, so administrations close at 11am.
Get out Chad
Bars and nightclubs close fairly early in the country. Legal closing times vary from city to city, and are sometimes temporarily restricted by the mayor's decision. In the capital, however, there's always a lively place to go until late at night.
