Current local time in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
GMT · UTC+00:00 · Greenwich Mean Time
About Bissau
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau uses the Greenwich Mean Time time zone (Africa/Bissau), currently UTC+00:00. It is the capital of Guinea-Bissau. Population: about 388,028.
| Country: | Guinea-Bissau |
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| Coordinates: | 11°51′N / 15°34′W |
| Population: | 388,028 |
| Currency: | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| Languages: | Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole |
| Country calling code: | +245 |
Time zone in Bissau
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Bissau |
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| Time zone name: | Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+00:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Bissau does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+00:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Bissau today
| Sunrise: | 06:52 |
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| Sunset: | 18:41 |
| Solar noon: | 12:46 |
| Day length: | 11h 48m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:31 – 19:02 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (GMT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Bissau
- London−1 hBissau is 1 hour behind London
- New York+4 hBissau is 4 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja−1 hBissau is 1 hour behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Bissau time
What time zone is Bissau in?
Bissau uses the IANA time zone Africa/Bissau (Greenwich Mean Time). The current offset is UTC+00:00.
Does Bissau observe daylight saving time?
Bissau does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+00:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Bissau and London?
Right now Bissau is 1 hour behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Bissau and New York?
Right now Bissau is 4 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.