Serrekunda keeps UTC+0 (GMT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Serrekunda and your time
Serrekunda at a glance
| Country | Gambia |
|---|---|
| Region | Banjul |
| Time zone | Africa/Banjul |
| Abbreviation now | GMT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 13.44° N, 16.68° W |
Time zone in Serrekunda
Serrekunda follows the Africa/Banjul time zone and stays on UTC+0 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Serrekunda is on the same time as the rest of the Gambia, including the capital, Banjul.
Clock changes in Serrekunda, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Serrekunda for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Serrekunda is
When it is 9:00 AM in Serrekunda, 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 |
Because Serrekunda 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Serrekunda
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Close to the equator, days in Serrekunda last between 11 hours 20 minutes and 12 hours 55 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Serrekunda
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:11 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:41 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 55 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:56 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:25 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 20 min |
Clock time and sun time in Serrekunda
Serrekunda sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:05 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Serrekunda
All the places listed below keep the same time as Serrekunda.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banjul | 11 km (7 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kaolack (Senegal) | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ziguinchor (Senegal) | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| M'Bour (Senegal) | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Diourbel (Senegal) | 142 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Thiès (Senegal) | 153 km (95 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rufisque (Senegal) | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dakar (Senegal) | 162 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Serrekunda 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 Gambia
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Serrekunda in?
Serrekunda uses the Africa/Banjul time zone, which is UTC+0 (GMT) all year.
Does Serrekunda use daylight saving time?
No. Serrekunda stays on UTC+0 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Serrekunda and New York?
Serrekunda 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 Serrekunda does not.
Is Serrekunda on the same time as Banjul?
Yes. Serrekunda and Banjul both use UTC+0 right now.
How long is the longest day in Serrekunda?
About 12 hours 55 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 20 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Serrekunda?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Serrekunda lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:05 PM on standard time.
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.