Current Time in Kanifing, Gambia 🇬🇲
Lat/Long: 13.45° N, 16.67° W
Elevation: 12 m above sea level
Population rank: #30 of 172 cities in Gambia by population
Region: Banjul
IANA Timezone: Africa/Banjul
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Gambia: GMT
Kanifing is in the Africa/Banjul time zone (UTC+00:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Kanifing, Gambia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Kanifing
Kanifing gets 12h 55m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kanifing is at 06:41 and sunset in Kanifing is at 19:36.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 20m near the December solstice to 12h 55m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 24 Jun ● | 05:19 | 06:41 | 13:09 | 16:35 | 19:36 | 21:06 |
| Thu, 25 Jun | 05:20 | 06:41 | 13:09 | 16:35 | 19:36 | 21:06 |
| Fri, 26 Jun | 05:20 | 06:42 | 13:09 | 16:35 | 19:36 | 21:06 |
| Sat, 27 Jun | 05:20 | 06:42 | 13:09 | 16:35 | 19:37 | 21:07 |
| Sun, 28 Jun | 05:20 | 06:42 | 13:09 | 16:35 | 19:37 | 21:07 |
| Mon, 29 Jun | 05:21 | 06:42 | 13:10 | 16:35 | 19:37 | 21:07 |
| Tue, 30 Jun | 05:21 | 06:43 | 13:10 | 16:35 | 19:37 | 21:07 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kanifing
Sunrise
in Kanifing
↑
6:41 AM
Sunset
in Kanifing
↓
7:36 PM
Day Length
12h 54m
Dawn
in Kanifing
6:17 AM
Dusk
in Kanifing
8:00 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kanifing
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
71.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 15:15
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:57
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How Far Is Kanifing From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,306 km | NNE (20deg) |
| London | 4,484 km | NNE (16deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,248 km | SW (219deg) |
| New York | 6,300 km | NW (310deg) |
| Moscow | 6,585 km | NNE (32deg) |
| Dubai | 7,580 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Mumbai | 9,476 km | ENE (72deg) |
| Los Angeles | 10,208 km | NW (306deg) |
Kanifing's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kanifing and you would surface near Kirakira, Solomon Islands, about 367 km from the antipodal point at 13.4deg S, 163.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kanifing
What time is it in Kanifing right now?
The current local time in Kanifing is 03:27 on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Kanifing follows the Africa/Banjul time zone.
What time zone is Kanifing in?
Kanifing uses the Africa/Banjul 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 Kanifing?
Is Kanifing on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kanifing is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 24, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kanifing today?
Today in Kanifing: sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset is at 19:36, giving 12h 54m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kanifing tonight?
The moon phase over Kanifing tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 71.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Kanifing?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kanifing, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.