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Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (GMT)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Ouagadougou is located in the Africa/Ouagadougou timezone in Burkina Faso.
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Hot semi-arid with extreme heat (35-42°C) most of year. Rainy season June-September.
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📍About Ouagadougou Time Zone
Ouagadougou is located in the Africa/Ouagadougou time zone (UTC+0). As a major metropolitan city in Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Ouagadougou is 5 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Ouagadougou, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Ouagadougou does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+0.
Ouagadougou has a population of approximately 2.8M. The local currency is the West African CFA Franc (CFA). To call Ouagadougou from abroad, use the country code +226. The primary language spoken is French, Mossi.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Ouagadougou time is 5 hours ahead of New York, and same time as London. This makes Ouagadougou conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Ouagadougou Time
- • Time Zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+0)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Burkina Faso (BF)
- • Coordinates: 12.37°, -1.52°
- • Calling Code: +226