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Current Date And Time In Chad

Wednesday, 29 July 2026
06:45:15 WAT
Capital: N'Djamena
Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 20,246,322

🗺️ Map of Chad - Satellite View & Geographic Coordinates


Explore detailed interactive map of Chad featuring satellite imagery, geographic coordinates, regional boundaries and location intelligence. This comprehensive mapping tool provides accurate GPS positioning, territorial visualization and spatial data essential for business professionals, logistics planners, market researchers and location-based strategic decision-making.

Benefits for Professionals: Real-time satellite views • Accurate latitude/longitude coordinates • Regional state mapping • Proximity analysis • Business location intelligence • Logistics route planning • Market territory insights • Mobile-responsive interface • Strategic geographic data for regional proximity analysis and territorial divisions research

🌐 Geographic Coordinates of Chad

📍 LATITUDE
15.454°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
18.732°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)15.4542° N18.7322° E
Signed Decimal Degrees15.454218.7322
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)15° 27' 15" N18° 43' 56" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)15° 27.25' N18° 43.9324' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Chad Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:25 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:17 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 52m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
11:51 AM
Calculated for today (29 Jul 2026) from Chad’s geographic center coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Chad’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
1,720 km
(1,069 mi) • Chad's center is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DISTANCE FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
2,010 km
(1,249 mi) • Chad's center is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
15.454° S, 161.268° W
The point exactly opposite Chad's center through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Chad, you'd surface nearest to Amuri, Cook Islands, about 409 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Chad

📍 Location Details

CountryChad
ContinentAfrica
CapitalN'Djamena
Country CodeTCD
Time Zone+01:00

📈 Area & Population

Population20,246,322
Area (km²)1,284,000.00 km²
Area (mi²)495,754.97 mi²
Pop. Density16.08 /km²
Elevation334 m / 1,094 ft

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Border Analysis

🗺️ Border & Territory Information

Land Borders: 6 countries
Geographic Status: 🏔️ Landlocked Country

📐 Geographic Size Analysis

Total Area: 1,284,000 km² (495,755 mi²)
🟢 Land: 1,259,200 km² (486,180 mi²) - 98.1%
🔵 Water: 24,800 km² (9,575 mi²) - 1.9%
🌍 World Share: 0.845% of Earth's land surface
🏆 Area Rank: #21 largest country in the world
👥 Population Rank: #65 of 249 countries worldwide
🌐 Regional Rank: #23 of 58 in Africa

✈️ Distance & Flight Time Calculator

Find the aerial distance from Chad to all neighboring countries — measured capital city to capital city using the Haversine great-circle formula (the shortest path across Earth's surface). Each row shows the straight-line distance in both kilometers (km) and miles (mi), plus an estimated flight time calculated at a standard commercial cruise speed of 900 km/h.

Use this Chad flight distance calculator to plan international travel, estimate fuel costs for charter flights, compare cross-border shipping routes and research how far Chad is from its neighbors. Click the 🗺️ map link on any row to view the route visually on Google Maps.

Neighboring CountryDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Flight TimeMap
Cameroon
Capital: Yaounde
SW1,136 km706 mi~ 1h 16m🗺️ View
Central African Republic
Capital: Bangui
S1,012 km629 mi~ 1h 7m🗺️ View
Libya
Capital: Tripoli
N1,220 km758 mi~ 1h 21m🗺️ View
Niger
Capital: Niamey
W1,160 km721 mi~ 1h 17m🗺️ View
Nigeria
Capital: Abuja
SW1,302 km809 mi~ 1h 27m🗺️ View
Sudan
Capital: Khartoum
E1,271 km790 mi~ 1h 25m🗺️ View

Note: Distances are calculated as straight-line (great circle) distances between capital cities. Actual flight routes and times may vary based on air traffic, wind conditions and routing.

📌 How Central Is Chad's Capital?

N'Djamena → Geographic Center of Chad
542 km (337 mi)
N'Djamena sits NE of the country's geographic center • straight-line distance

🗺️ GPS Coordinates of Major States in Chad

Below are the precise geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude and elevation), plus straight-line distance from N'Djamena, Chad's national capital, for the largest states/provinces in Chad. Use these coordinates for routing, location intelligence and GIS mapping.

State / RegionLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from National CapitalMap & Coords
Mayo-Kebbi Est10.4113° N15.5943° E327 m200 km🗺 View Map
N’Djaména12.1191° N15.0503° E293 m2 km🗺 View Map
Moyen-Chari9.5632° N18.6176° E442 m483 km🗺 View Map
Ouadaï13.5227° N21.2845° E621 m693 km🗺 View Map
Mandoul8.6031° N17.4795° E370 m474 km🗺 View Map
Tandjilé9.6626° N16.7235° E346 m330 km🗺 View Map
Mayo-Kebbi Ouest9.4046° N14.8455° E398 m304 km🗺 View Map
Sila12.1307° N21.2845° E614 m677 km🗺 View Map
Wadi Fira15.0892° N21.4753° E611 m768 km🗺 View Map
Salamat10.9692° N20.7122° E444 m630 km🗺 View Map

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Chad

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Chad, along with each city's aerial distance from N'Djamena, Chad's national capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.

City NameStateLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from National CapitalMap & Coords
N'DjamenaN’Djaména12.1067° N15.0444° E299 m3 km🗺 View Map
MoundouLogone Occidental8.5744° N16.0772° E402 m411 km🗺 View Map
AbéchéOuadaï13.8292° N20.8324° E545 m654 km🗺 View Map
SarhMoyen-Chari9.1456° N18.3833° E370 m493 km🗺 View Map
KeloTandjilé9.3086° N15.8066° E375 m325 km🗺 View Map
Am TimanSalamat11.0433° N20.2834° E441 m582 km🗺 View Map
DobaLogone Oriental8.6639° N16.8532° E391 m433 km🗺 View Map
PalaMayo-Kebbi Ouest9.3646° N14.9073° E441 m308 km🗺 View Map
BongorMayo-Kebbi Est10.2809° N15.3743° E332 m209 km🗺 View Map
Goz BeidaSila12.2264° N21.4098° E567 m691 km🗺 View Map
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🗺️ Complete Guide to Chad Map & Geographic Intelligence

📍 Understanding Chad Geography

The interactive map of Chad provides real-time satellite imagery combined with accurate geographic coordinates, enabling precise location intelligence for business professionals and strategic planners. This comprehensive mapping solution integrates territorial boundaries, regional divisions and GPS positioning data essential for logistics optimization, market territory analysis and location-based decision-making.

Geographic coordinates displayed include latitude and longitude values measured in decimal degrees, providing the exact center point of Chad's territory. These coordinates serve as critical reference data for GPS navigation systems, geographic information systems (GIS), spatial database management and location-based service development.

🎯 Business Applications of Chad Maps

  • Logistics Planning: Optimize shipping routes, warehouse locations and distribution networks across Chad
  • Market Territory Analysis: Define sales regions, analyze market coverage and identify expansion opportunities
  • Site Selection: Evaluate potential business locations using geographic intelligence and proximity data
  • Supply Chain Management: Track shipments, monitor transportation corridors and analyze delivery zones
  • Competitive Intelligence: Map competitor locations, analyze geographic market share and identify underserved areas
  • Risk Assessment: Evaluate geographic risk factors including natural hazards, political boundaries and infrastructure accessibility

🌐 Geographic Data & Coordinate Systems

The latitude and longitude coordinates presented on the Chad map utilize the WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984) standard, ensuring compatibility with GPS devices, mapping software and international mapping platforms. Coordinates are displayed in decimal degrees format for precision and universal compatibility.

📊 Geographic Data Specifications:

  • Coordinate System: WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984)
  • Format: Decimal Degrees (DD)
  • Precision: Up to 6 decimal places for meter-level accuracy
  • Hemisphere Indicators: N/S for latitude, E/W for longitude
  • Map Projection: Mercator projection for web mapping

💡 Strategic Location Intelligence

  • Regional Proximity: Analyze neighboring countries for cross-border business opportunities and trade corridors
  • State/Province Mapping: Understand internal territorial divisions for regional market strategies
  • Distance Calculations: Measure aerial distances between locations for logistics cost estimation
  • Timezone Alignment: Coordinate operations across regions considering time differences
  • Infrastructure Mapping: Identify major cities, transportation hubs and communication networks
  • Market Density Analysis: Visualize population centers and economic activity zones

💡 Pro Tip: Use the interactive map's zoom and pan features to explore specific regions of Chad. Click on neighboring countries to quickly access their geographic data for comparative territorial analysis and regional market research!

🌟 Key Features of Our Chad Mapping Solution

  • State/Region Access: Navigate to internal territorial divisions instantly
  • Free Geographic Data: No registration or payment required
  • Professional Tool: Ideal for business logistics, market research and strategic planning
  • Cross-Referenced Data: Links to population, timezone and national symbols data
  • API Integration Ready: Coordinates compatible with all major mapping platforms

Frequently Asked Questions About Chad Maps ❓

📍 What are the exact coordinates of Chad?

The geographic center of Chad is located at approximately 15.454° N (Latitude) and 18.732° E (Longitude). These coordinates use the WGS84 datum and provide the central reference point for geographic information systems and GPS navigation.

🗺️ How can I use Chad map data for business?

Business professionals use Chad mapping data for logistics optimization, market territory analysis, site selection, supply chain management and competitive intelligence. The geographic coordinates enable precise location tracking, while the interactive map helps visualize regional markets, transportation corridors and strategic business locations across Chad.

🌍 Which countries border Chad?

You can explore countries near Chad by clicking on our Nearby Countries section. The sidebar also displays Map Of Other Countries showing neighboring nations within close geographic proximity, perfect for analyzing regional trade opportunities and cross-border business strategies.

📊 Can I see states and regions within Chad?

Yes! Visit our Chad States & Regions page to explore internal territorial divisions including provinces, states and administrative regions. This data is essential for regional market segmentation, territory management and localized business strategies within Chad.

⏰ What timezone is Chad in?

Chad operates in UTC+01:00. For detailed timezone information, current local time and daylight saving time schedules, visit our Chad Profile page. Timezone data is critical for coordinating international business operations, scheduling meetings and planning logistics across regions.

📱 Is the Chad map mobile-friendly?

Absolutely! Our Chad interactive map is fully optimized for mobile devices including smartphones and tablets. The responsive design ensures perfect viewing on all screen sizes with touch-friendly controls for zoom, pan and navigation. Access critical geographic intelligence on-the-go for field operations, sales territory management and location-based decision-making.

🔍 What other geographic data is available for Chad?

Beyond maps, we provide comprehensive data for Chad including population statistics, land area measurements, GDP/economic indicators, currency exchange rates, timezone offsets, national symbols, capital city information, ISO country codes, dialing codes, internet domains and neighboring country analysis. Visit the Chad main profile for complete business intelligence data.

📊 What does the Geographic Profile of Chad show?

The Geographic Profile section summarizes Chad's key location facts in one place — continent, capital, country code and time zone, alongside population, total area in km² and mi², population density and elevation. It's a quick-reference snapshot for researchers, students and business users who need core geographic data without digging through multiple pages.

📍 Where can I find GPS coordinates for states and cities in Chad?

Scroll down to the GPS Coordinates of Major States and GPS Coordinates of Major Cities tables on this page. Both list the largest states/provinces and cities in Chad ranked by population, with precise latitude/longitude values and direct links to each location's own satellite map — useful for routing, GIS integration and location intelligence work.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Chad today?

Today, measured from Chad's geographic center, sunrise is at 05:25 AM and sunset is at 06:17 PM, giving a day length of 12h 52m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above. Note that a large country may span several time zones or sunrise/sunset times depending on the region.

📍 How far is Chad from the Equator?

Chad's geographic center is approximately 1,720 km (1,069 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere, and about 2,010 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Chad?

The antipodal point of Chad's geographic center — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's core — falls nearest to Amuri, Cook Islands, roughly 409 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named place.

📌 How far is Chad's capital from the country's geographic center?

N'Djamena sits approximately 542 km (337 mi) NE of Chad's geographic center. See the capital centrality card above for the full figure.