Geographic position of Mao
Mao is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 14.1229° N, 15.3119° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,572 km (977 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 8,447 km (5,249 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 11,591 km (7,202 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,653 km (1,027 mi) east
Mao lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Mao
With a population of 50,681, Mao ranks as the 14th most populous city in Chad, out of 46 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Mao
N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ / FTTJ) is a major international airport located about 223 km (139 mi) from Mao.
Current local time at the airport is 18:20:06.
Daylight saving time in Mao
Mao uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Ndjamena. The current local offset is UTC+1 / WAT.
Mao does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Mao
Business hours in Mao (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Mao
Compare time in Mao with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Mao in?
Mao follows the Africa/Ndjamena time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Mao at UTC+1.
What time is it in Mao right now?
The current local time in Mao is 18:20:06 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Mao observe daylight saving time?
No. Mao is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Mao?
Mao is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Mao?
N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) is the nearest airport to Mao, located about 223 km away. The current local time at the airport is 18:20:06.
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