Time Now 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
Local time in Kanifing runs on a UTC+00:00 offset (Africa/Banjul). Kanifing does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. At about 12 m, Kanifing is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Paris, is a distant 4306 km away. A major centre in the Gambia, Kanifing keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Kanifing gets 12h 40m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:52 and sunset at 19:33.
Time & Daylight in Kanifing
Daylight Hours in Kanifing
Kanifing gets 12h 41m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kanifing is at 06:52 and sunset in Kanifing is at 19:33.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4 Aug ● | 05:34 | 06:52 | 13:12 | 16:27 | 19:33 | 21:03 |
| Wed, 5 Aug | 05:34 | 06:52 | 13:12 | 16:26 | 19:33 | 21:03 |
| Thu, 6 Aug | 05:35 | 06:52 | 13:12 | 16:25 | 19:32 | 21:02 |
| Fri, 7 Aug | 05:35 | 06:52 | 13:12 | 16:24 | 19:32 | 21:02 |
| Sat, 8 Aug | 05:35 | 06:52 | 13:12 | 16:24 | 19:31 | 21:01 |
| Sun, 9 Aug | 05:36 | 06:53 | 13:12 | 16:23 | 19:31 | 21:01 |
| Mon, 10 Aug | 05:36 | 06:53 | 13:12 | 16:22 | 19:30 | 21:00 |
14-day Forecast for Kanifing
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kanifing
Sunrise
in Kanifing
↑
6:52 AM
Sunset
in Kanifing
↓
7:33 PM
Day Length
12h 40m
Dawn
in Kanifing
6:29 AM
Dusk
in Kanifing
7:55 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kanifing
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
70.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:38
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 11:37
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Distances & Clock Changes in Kanifing
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 05:17 on Tuesday, August 04, 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. As of August 04, 2026, Kanifing is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kanifing today?
In Kanifing today the sun rises at 06:52 and sets at 19:33, giving 12h 40m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kanifing tonight?
Over Kanifing tonight the moon shows a Waning Gibbous phase at 70.3% 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.