Time Now in Gao, Mali 🇲🇱
Lat/Long: 16.27° N, 0.04° W
Elevation: 257 m above sea level
Population rank: #8 of 83 cities in Mali by population
Region: Gao
IANA Timezone: Africa/Bamako
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Mali: GMT
Gao is in the Africa/Bamako time zone (UTC+00:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Gao, Mali, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Gao
Daylight Hours in Gao
Gao gets 13h 01m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gao is at 05:35 and sunset in Gao is at 18:36.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 09m near the December solstice to 13h 06m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Gao and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Gao
What is the current local time in Gao?
The live local time in Gao is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Gao currently observes GMT, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Gao in?
Gao uses the GMT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Gao observe daylight saving time?
No. Gao stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Gao's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gao.
Weather in Gao
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Prayer Times in Gao
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 04:12 | 05:35 | 12:05 | 15:27 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:13 | 05:35 | 12:06 | 15:26 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:13 | 05:35 | 12:06 | 15:26 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:14 | 05:36 | 12:06 | 15:26 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:14 | 05:36 | 12:06 | 15:26 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:15 | 05:36 | 12:06 | 15:25 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:15 | 05:37 | 12:06 | 15:25 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gao
Sunrise
in Gao
↑
5:35 AM
Sunset
in Gao
↓
6:36 PM
Day Length
13h 00m
Dawn
in Gao
5:11 AM
Dusk
in Gao
7:00 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Gao
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
1.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:27
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:59
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Distances & Clock Changes in Gao
How Far Is Gao From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 3,630 km | N (3deg) |
| London | 3,918 km | N (360deg) |
| Moscow | 5,422 km | NNE (27deg) |
| Dubai | 5,799 km | ENE (70deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,725 km | SW (230deg) |
| New York | 7,499 km | NW (308deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,675 km | ENE (75deg) |
| Los Angeles | 11,414 km | NW (312deg) |
Gao's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gao and you would surface near Labasa, Fiji, about 66 km from the antipodal point at 16.3deg S, 180.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gao
What time is it in Gao right now?
The current local time in Gao is 08:58 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Gao follows the Africa/Bamako time zone.
What time zone is Gao in?
Gao 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 Gao?
Is Gao on daylight saving time right now?
No — Gao is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gao today?
Today in Gao: sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset is at 18:36, giving 13h 00m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gao tonight?
The moon phase over Gao tonight is Waning Crescent with 1.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Gao?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gao, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.