Bobo-Dioulasso keeps UTC+0 (GMT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Bobo-Dioulasso and your time
Bobo-Dioulasso at a glance
| Country | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|
| Region | Hauts-Bassins |
| Time zone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
| Abbreviation now | GMT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 11.18° N, 4.29° W |
Bobo-Dioulasso time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Bobo-Dioulasso follow Africa/Ouagadougou and keep UTC+0 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Bobo-Dioulasso is on the same time as the rest of Burkina Faso, including the capital, Ouagadougou.
Clock changes in Bobo-Dioulasso, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bobo-Dioulasso for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Bobo-Dioulasso is
When it is 9:00 AM in Bobo-Dioulasso, it is 4:00 AM in New York, 8:00 PM in Sydney and 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 7 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 10 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
Bobo-Dioulasso never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Bobo-Dioulasso
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Bobo-Dioulasso last between 11 hours 28 minutes and 12 hours 47 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Bobo-Dioulasso
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:21 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:56 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 47 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:31 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 28 min |
Clock time and sun time in Bobo-Dioulasso
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Bobo-Dioulasso: solar noon falls at about 12:15 PM on standard time.
Cities near Bobo-Dioulasso
All the places listed below keep the same time as Bobo-Dioulasso.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banfora | 78 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sikasso (Mali) | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Koutiala (Mali) | 185 km (115 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Korhogo (Côte d’Ivoire) | 241 km (150 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Koudougou | 241 km (150 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San (Mali) | 244 km (152 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Bobo-Dioulasso today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- London (United Kingdom)
- Dublin (Ireland)
- Lisbon (Portugal)
- Saint Helier (Jersey)
- Douglas (Isle of Man)
- St Peter Port (Guernsey)
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bobo-Dioulasso in?
Bobo-Dioulasso uses the Africa/Ouagadougou time zone, which is UTC+0 (GMT) all year.
Does Bobo-Dioulasso use daylight saving time?
No. Bobo-Dioulasso stays on UTC+0 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Bobo-Dioulasso and New York?
Bobo-Dioulasso is 5 hours ahead of New York in January and 4 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Bobo-Dioulasso does not.
Is Bobo-Dioulasso on the same time as Ouagadougou?
Yes. Bobo-Dioulasso and Ouagadougou both use UTC+0 right now.
How long is the longest day in Bobo-Dioulasso?
About 12 hours 47 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 28 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.