Current local time in Bouake, Côte d’Ivoire
The live clock above shows the time in Bouake. Bouake is in the Africa/Abidjan time zone, UTC+0 right now (GMT).
| Country | Côte d’Ivoire |
|---|---|
| Region | Vallée du Bandama |
| Population | about 511,000 |
| Coordinates | 7.69° N, 5.03° W |
| Time zone | Africa/Abidjan |
| Abbreviation | GMT |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Bouake 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 | 6:24 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:04 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| September equinox | 6:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:27 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 40 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Bouake at about 12:29 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 20 minutes ahead of the sun, because Bouake sits at 5.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 0.0° E.
Bouake time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Bouake |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Bouake |
|---|---|---|
| Yamoussoukro | 101 km (63 mi) | same time |
| Daloa | 180 km (112 mi) | same time |
| Gagnoa | 195 km (121 mi) | same time |
| Korhogo | 208 km (129 mi) | same time |
| Divo | 209 km (130 mi) | same time |
| Man | 280 km (174 mi) | same time |
| Abidjan | 285 km (177 mi) | same time |
| San-Pedro | 370 km (230 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Côte d’Ivoire
Questions people ask
What time zone is Bouake in?
Bouake is in the Africa/Abidjan time zone, UTC+0, all year.
Does Bouake have daylight saving time?
Bouake doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+0 (GMT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Bouake when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Bouake's clocks follow a zone centred on 0.0° E, so on standard time they run about 20 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).