Bouaké keeps UTC+0 (GMT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Bouaké and your time
Bouaké at a glance
| Country | Côte d’Ivoire |
|---|---|
| Region | Vallée du Bandama District |
| Time zone | Africa/Abidjan |
| Abbreviation now | GMT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 7.69° N, 5.03° W |
Bouaké time zone and clock changes
Local time in Bouaké is UTC+0 year round, under the Africa/Abidjan rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Bouaké is on the same time as the rest of Côte d’Ivoire, including the capital, Yamoussoukro.
Clock changes in Bouaké, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bouaké for 2026 or 2027.
Bouaké time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Bouaké 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 |
Because Bouaké keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Bouaké
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length barely moves in Bouaké, from 11 hours 41 minutes to 12 hours 34 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Bouaké
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:24 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:05 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:28 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 41 min |
Clock time and sun time in Bouaké
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Bouaké: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Places close to Bouaké
All the places listed below keep the same time as Bouaké.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamoussoukro | 101 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bouaflé | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Daoukro | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bonon | 141 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sinfra | 154 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Daloa | 181 km (112 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Séguéla | 183 km (114 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Abengourou | 200 km (124 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Bouaké 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)
More cities in Côte d’Ivoire
All time zones and cities in Côte d’Ivoire
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bouaké in?
Bouaké uses the Africa/Abidjan time zone, which is UTC+0 (GMT) all year.
Does Bouaké use daylight saving time?
No. Bouaké stays on UTC+0 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Bouaké and New York?
Bouaké 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 Bouaké does not.
Is Bouaké on the same time as Yamoussoukro?
Yes. Bouaké and Yamoussoukro both use UTC+0 right now.
How long is the longest day in Bouaké?
About 12 hours 34 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 41 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.