Current local time in Gao, Mali
GMT · UTC+00:00 · Greenwich Mean Time
About Gao
Gao, Mali uses the Greenwich Mean Time time zone (Africa/Bamako), currently UTC+00:00. Population: about 87,000.
| Country: | Mali |
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| Coordinates: | 16°16′N / 0°03′W |
| Population: | 87,000 |
| Currency: | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| Languages: | French |
| Country calling code: | +223 |
Time zone in Gao
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Bamako |
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| Time zone name: | Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+00:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Gao does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+00:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Gao today
| Sunrise: | 05:54 |
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| Sunset: | 17:35 |
| Solar noon: | 11:44 |
| Day length: | 11h 40m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:32 – 17:56 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (GMT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Gao
- London−1 hGao is 1 hour behind London
- New York+4 hGao is 4 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja−1 hGao is 1 hour behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Gao time
What time zone is Gao in?
Gao uses the IANA time zone Africa/Bamako (Greenwich Mean Time). The current offset is UTC+00:00.
Does Gao observe daylight saving time?
Gao does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+00:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Gao and London?
Right now Gao 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 Gao and New York?
Right now Gao 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.