Current local time in Timbuktu, Mali
GMT · UTC+00:00 · Greenwich Mean Time
About Timbuktu
Timbuktu, Tombouctou, Mali uses the Greenwich Mean Time time zone (Africa/Bamako), currently UTC+00:00. Population: about 32,460.
| Country: | Mali |
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| State / region: | Tombouctou |
| Coordinates: | 16°46′N / 3°00′W |
| Population: | 32,460 |
| Currency: | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| Languages: | French |
| Country calling code: | +223 |
Time zone in Timbuktu
| 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
Timbuktu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+00:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Timbuktu today
| Sunrise: | 06:06 |
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| Sunset: | 17:47 |
| Solar noon: | 11:56 |
| Day length: | 11h 40m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:44 – 18:08 |
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 Timbuktu
- London−1 hTimbuktu is 1 hour behind London
- New York+4 hTimbuktu is 4 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja−1 hTimbuktu is 1 hour behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Timbuktu time
What time zone is Timbuktu in?
Timbuktu uses the IANA time zone Africa/Bamako (Greenwich Mean Time). The current offset is UTC+00:00.
Does Timbuktu observe daylight saving time?
Timbuktu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+00:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Timbuktu and London?
Right now Timbuktu 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 Timbuktu and New York?
Right now Timbuktu 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.