Current local time in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
The live clock above shows the time in Bissau. Bissau is in the Africa/Bissau time zone, UTC+0 right now (GMT).
| Country | Guinea-Bissau |
|---|---|
| Region | Bissau |
| Population | about 396,000 |
| Coordinates | 11.87° N, 15.60° W |
| Time zone | Africa/Bissau |
| Abbreviation | GMT |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Bissau 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 | 7:06 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:39 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 49 min |
| September equinox | 6:51 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 7:17 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 25 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Bissau at about 1:11 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 62 minutes ahead of the sun, because Bissau sits at 15.6° W, while its time zone is centred on 0.0° E.
Bissau time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Bissau |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Bissau |
|---|---|---|
| Ziguinchor, Senegal | 110 km (68 mi) | same time |
| Boke, Guinea | 175 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Brikama, Gambia | 195 km (121 mi) | same time |
| Kaolack, Senegal | 260 km (161 mi) | same time |
| Diourbel, Senegal | 318 km (198 mi) | same time |
| Conakry, Guinea | 334 km (207 mi) | same time |
| Thies, Senegal | 358 km (222 mi) | same time |
| Dakar, Senegal | 376 km (234 mi) | same time |
Questions people ask
What time zone is Bissau in?
Bissau is in the Africa/Bissau time zone, UTC+0, all year.
Does Bissau have daylight saving time?
Bissau doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+0 (GMT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Bissau when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Bissau's clocks follow a zone centred on 0.0° E, so on standard time they run about 62 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).