Current Time in Bamako, Mali
GMT · UTC+00:00 · 4,227,569pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT — Greenwich Mean Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+00:00 |
| IANA | Africa/Bamako |
| DST | Not observed |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 06:09 |
| Sunset | 19:01 |
| Day Length | 12h 51m |
| Solar noon | 12:35 |
| Twilight | 05:46 – 19:24 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | 12.61°, -7.98° |
| Country | Mali |
| Calling code | +223 |
Plan with Bamako time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Bamako.
Local rhythm
It is currently afternoon in Bamako, which is inside a normal workday. For most business calls, start with 9:00 AM-5:00 PM GMT.
Best global overlap
The strongest workday overlap is with London: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM in Bamako matches 10:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Bamako does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is steadier through the year.
Time Difference from Bamako
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York City | +4h |
| Los Angeles | +7h |
| London | -1h |
| Berlin | -2h |
| Dubai | -4h |
| Mumbai | -5h 30m |
| Shanghai | -8h |
| Tokyo | -9h |
| Sydney | -10h |
| São Paulo | +3h |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bamako in?
Bamako uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+00:00). IANA identifier: Africa/Bamako. Bamako does not observe daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Bamako today?
Sunrise 06:09, sunset 19:01. Day length: 12h 51m (+0m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 12:35.
Moon phase in Bamako?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.