Current Time in Bamako, Mali 🇲🇱
Lat/Long: 12.64° N, 8° W
Elevation: 338 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Mali
Region: Bamako
IANA Timezone: Africa/Bamako
Solar time: clocks run about 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Mali: GMT
Daylight Hours in Bamako
Bamako gets 12h 51m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset is at 18:56.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 23m near the December solstice to 12h 52m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Bamako and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 9 Jun ● | 04:44 | 06:05 | 12:31 | 15:56 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:44 | 06:05 | 12:31 | 15:57 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:44 | 06:05 | 12:31 | 15:57 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:44 | 06:06 | 12:31 | 15:57 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:45 | 06:06 | 12:32 | 15:58 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:45 | 06:06 | 12:32 | 15:58 | 18:58 | 20:28 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:45 | 06:06 | 12:32 | 15:58 | 18:58 | 20:28 |
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How Far Is Bamako From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,138 km | NNE (11deg) |
| London | 4,380 km | N (8deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,817 km | SW (226deg) |
| Moscow | 6,183 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Dubai | 6,743 km | ENE (68deg) |
| New York | 7,080 km | NW (309deg) |
| Mumbai | 8,609 km | ENE (73deg) |
| Los Angeles | 11,013 km | NW (308deg) |
Bamako's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bamako and you would surface in the open ocean, near 12.6deg S, 172.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bamako
What time is it in Bamako right now?
The current local time in Bamako is 08:45 on Tuesday, June 09, 2026. Bamako follows the Africa/Bamako time zone.
What time zone is Bamako in?
Bamako uses the Africa/Bamako IANA time zone (UTC+00:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Bamako?
Is Bamako on daylight saving time right now?
No — Bamako is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 09, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bamako today?
Today in Bamako: sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset is at 18:56, giving 12h 50m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bamako tonight?
The moon phase over Bamako tonight is Waning Crescent with 40.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Bamako?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bamako, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.