Bamako runs on UTC+0 (GMT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Bamako and your time
Bamako at a glance
| Country | Mali |
|---|---|
| Region | Bamako |
| Capital of | Mali |
| Time zone | Africa/Bamako |
| Abbreviation now | GMT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 12.61° N, 7.98° W |
Time zone in Bamako
Local time in Bamako is UTC+0 year round, under the Africa/Bamako rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
As the capital of Mali, Bamako shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Bamako, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bamako for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Bamako is
When it is 9:00 AM in Bamako, 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 Bamako 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Bamako
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Bamako, from 11 hours 23 minutes to 12 hours 52 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Bamako
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:36 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:08 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 52 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:21 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:48 AM | 6:12 PM | 11 h 23 min |
When the sun is highest in Bamako
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Bamako: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Cities near Bamako
Every city below shares Bamako’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siguiri (Guinea) | 185 km (115 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ségou | 208 km (129 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Koutiala | 274 km (170 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kankan (Guinea) | 287 km (178 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sikasso | 289 km (180 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Bamako 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)
Tools for time in Bamako
- Convert a time to or from Bamako: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Bamako to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Bamako and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bamako in?
Bamako uses the Africa/Bamako time zone, which is UTC+0 (GMT) all year.
Does Bamako use daylight saving time?
No. Bamako stays on UTC+0 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Bamako and New York?
Bamako 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 Bamako does not.
How long is the longest day in Bamako?
About 12 hours 52 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 23 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.