Current Local Time in Bamako
Bamako, Mali (GMT)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Bamako is located in the Africa/Bamako timezone in Mali.
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Africa/BamakoData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Tropical savanna with hot dry season (35-40°C) and rainy season June-September (25-32°C).
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📍About Bamako Time Zone
Bamako is located in the Africa/Bamako time zone (UTC+0). As a major metropolitan city in Mali, Bamako serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Bamako is 5 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Bamako, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Bamako does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+0.
Bamako has a population of approximately 2.7M. The local currency is the West African CFA Franc (CFA). To call Bamako from abroad, use the country code +223 20. The primary language spoken is French, Bambara.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Bamako time is 5 hours ahead of New York, and same time as London. This makes Bamako conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Bamako Time
- • Time Zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+0)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Mali (ML)
- • Coordinates: 12.64°, -8.00°
- • Calling Code: +223 20