Current local time in Bamako, Mali
The live clock above shows the time in Bamako. Bamako is in the Africa/Bamako time zone, UTC+0 right now (GMT).
| Country | Mali |
|---|---|
| Region | Bamako |
| Population | about 1.4 million |
| Coordinates | 12.65° N, 8.00° W |
| Time zone | Africa/Bamako |
| Abbreviation | GMT |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Bamako doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+0 (GMT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:36 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:07 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 52 min |
| September equinox | 6:21 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:48 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 22 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Bamako at about 12:41 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 32 minutes ahead of the sun, because Bamako sits at 8.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 0.0° E.
Bamako time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Bamako |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 hours behind in Jan, 4 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 1 hour ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 4 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 5.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 8 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 9 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 11 hours ahead in Jan, 10 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Bamako |
|---|---|---|
| Segou | 208 km (129 mi) | same time |
| Koutiala | 276 km (172 mi) | same time |
| Kankan, Guinea | 289 km (180 mi) | same time |
| Sikasso | 292 km (182 mi) | same time |
| Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso | 435 km (271 mi) | same time |
| Korhogo, Côte d’Ivoire | 438 km (272 mi) | same time |
| Nema, Mauritania | 448 km (279 mi) | same time |
| Gueckedou, Guinea | 513 km (318 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Mali
Questions people ask
What time zone is Bamako in?
Bamako is in the Africa/Bamako time zone, UTC+0, all year.
Does Bamako have daylight saving time?
Bamako doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+0 (GMT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Bamako when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Bamako's clocks follow a zone centred on 0.0° E, so on standard time they run about 32 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).