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Fada, Ennedi-Est, Chad – Chad Flag

Current Date And Time In Fada, Chad

Sunday, 26 July 2026
23:32:35 WAT
State: Ennedi-Est
Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)

✈️ Fada, Ennedi-Est, Chad - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Fada, Ennedi-Est, Chad using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Fada.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Fada with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Fada — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Chad, which includes Fada, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Chad before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Chad's time zone +01:00, country calling code +235 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .TD. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Fada.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+01:00
📞 Country Calling Code+235
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.TD

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Chad — police 17, ambulance 2251-4242, fire brigade 18. Store these in your phone before you reach Fada. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Fada.

🚔
Police
17
🚑
Ambulance
2251-4242
🚒
Fire
18

📊 Chad At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Chad — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.394
Low
👤
Life Expectancy
55.2
years
📚
Literacy Rate
30.6%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$962
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
1.1%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Chad development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Fada for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Fada
Regional Airport
Ouadi Doum Air Base
Wadi Doum, TD
209
km away
Nearest to Amdjarass (Capital)
Regional Airport
Sabera Geneina Airport
Geneina, SD
290
km from Amdjarass

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Fada's exact coordinates, or Amdjarass's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Fada From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Fada to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)3,594 km2,233 mi~ 4h 59m
Paris (France)3,926 km2,439 mi~ 5h 22m
London (United Kingdom)4,269 km2,653 mi~ 5h 46m
Singapore (Singapore)9,139 km5,678 mi~ 11h 30m
New York (United States)9,226 km5,733 mi~ 11h 36m
Toronto (Canada)9,545 km5,931 mi~ 11h 59m
Tokyo (Japan)11,243 km6,986 mi~ 13h 59m
Los Angeles (United States)12,905 km8,019 mi~ 15h 56m
Sydney (Australia)14,691 km9,128 mi~ 18h 02m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,597 km10,313 mi~ 20h 17m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Fada, Chad is set to West Africa Time (WAT) with a current offset of UTC +01:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Fada requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneWest Africa Time (WAT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +01:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time11:32 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

💱 Money In Fada — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Fada is the Central African CFA franc (XAF), written as Fr. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
Fr 575.90
XAF
€ 1 Euro
Fr 655.96
XAF
£ 1 British Pound
Fr 768.10
XAF
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Fr 403.22
XAF
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Fr 408.69
XAF

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Fada

Knowing which languages are used in Fada helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
ArabicFrench

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Fada. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Fada (Ennedi-Ouest, Chad)0 mi0 kmSSW
⬆️
Amdjarass (Ennedi-Est, Chad)114 mi183 kmSE
⬆️
Ounianga Kébir (Ennedi-Ouest, Chad)147 mi237 kmNNW
⬆️
Iriba (Wadi Fira, Chad)150 mi242 kmSSE
⬆️
Faya (Ennedi-Est, Chad)170 mi274 kmWNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Fada

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Fada is the Petra (Jordan), about 2,027 km away. Straight-line distances from Fada to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan2,027 km1,259 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy2,879 km1,789 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,871 km3,648 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil8,336 km5,180 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China9,144 km5,682 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru10,866 km6,752 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,313 km7,029 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Fada shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Ennedi-Est and Chad. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Ennedi-Est Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Ennedi-Est, including major hub cities.
✈️ Chad Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Chad.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Fada, Chad runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/E/F socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Fada and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Fada.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
EType E: Two round pins + hole
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
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🧭 Fada's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Fada

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Fada. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Fada — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Fada

Fada keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Chad. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Fada

The closest airport to Fada is Ouadi Doum Air Base, about 209 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Fada From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Fada needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Fada gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Fada

Fada rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Fada — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Fada

ℹ️ Fada OverviewSee the full profile of Fada — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Fada MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Fada for distance and direction.
💰 Fada CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Fada

What side of the road do people drive on in Fada?

Fada, like the rest of Chad, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Fada use?

Fada runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/E/F sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Fada?

In Fada, reach police on 17, ambulance on 2251-4242, fire brigade on 18. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Fada?

Ouadi Doum Air Base is the nearest airport to Fada, about 209 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Fada in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Fada runs on West Africa Time (UTC +01:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Fada?

Fada shares the official and regional languages of Ennedi-Est and Chad — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Fada?

No — Fada uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), symbol Fr. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Fada currency page for live rates.