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UTC+1 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Niamey |
Arlit time compared to Beijing time (China) |
7 hours ahead |
Arlit, Niger: a mining town deep in the Sahara
Located on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert in northern Niger and bordering Algeria, Arlit is an important mining town in the country. Famous for its rich uranium resources, Arlit has been a key supplier of uranium to France's nuclear energy industry since the mid-20th century, and mining is still the backbone of its economy. The city is surrounded by several large uranium mining facilities, attracting mining companies from all over the world. The climate is extremely hot and dry, a tropical desert climate with less than 100 millimeters of precipitation per year. Despite its remoteness, Arlit is an important transportation and energy hub in northern Niger, providing basic services to the surrounding region, and its mining development has a profound impact on Niger's economic landscape and international cooperation.
Arlit Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2025-12-30
Sunrise Time
07:02
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18:03
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