Current Local Time in Bissau
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau (GMT)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Bissau is located in the Africa/Bissau timezone in Guinea-Bissau.
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Africa/BissauData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Tropical with rainy season (June-October) and dry season. Temperatures 24-32°C year-round.
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📍About Bissau Time Zone
Bissau is located in the Africa/Bissau time zone (UTC+0). As a significant city in Guinea-Bissau, Bissau serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Bissau is 5 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Bissau, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Bissau does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+0.
Bissau has a population of approximately 500K. The local currency is the West African CFA Franc (CFA). To call Bissau from abroad, use the country code +245. The primary language spoken is Portuguese, Crioulo.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Bissau time is 5 hours ahead of New York, and same time as London. This makes Bissau conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Bissau Time
- • Time Zone: Africa/Bissau (UTC+0)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Guinea-Bissau (GW)
- • Coordinates: 11.86°, -15.60°
- • Calling Code: +245