Does Bamako observe daylight saving time?

No. Bamako stays on UTC+00:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Bamako and London?

London is on the same time as Bamako right now. The gap changes during the year because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When do working hours in Bamako overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Bamako's for 3 hours today (14:00–17:00 Bamako time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Bamako's for 8 hours today (09:00–17:00 Bamako time).

Current Time in Bamako, Mali — GMT

UTC+00:00No clock changesAfrica/Bamako

Bamako, Mali

05:47:38 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Bamako, Mali is 5:47 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Bamako is on GMT (UTC+00:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Bamako

Time zone and daylight saving time in Bamako

Time zone (IANA): Africa/Bamako
Current offset: GMT (UTC+00:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Bamako does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+00:00 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

06:26 AM

Sunset

06:04 PM

Day length

11h 38m

Solar noon (sun highest): 12:15 PM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 11h 23m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 12h 52m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Bamako	Overlap with Bamako
New York	12:47	−5 h	14:00–22:00	3 h (14:00–17:00)
London	17:47	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Lagos	18:47	+1 h	08:00–16:00	7 h (09:00–16:00)
Paris	18:47	+1 h	08:00–16:00	7 h (09:00–16:00)
Berlin	18:47	+1 h	08:00–16:00	7 h (09:00–16:00)
Johannesburg	19:47	+2 h	07:00–15:00	6 h (09:00–15:00)

Airports near Bamako

Modibo Keita International Airport BKO9 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bamako observe daylight saving time?: No. Bamako stays on UTC+00:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Bamako and London?: London is on the same time as Bamako right now. The gap changes during the year because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When do working hours in Bamako overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Bamako's for 3 hours today (14:00–17:00 Bamako time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Bamako's for 8 hours today (09:00–17:00 Bamako time).

Time in other cities, compared with Bamako

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