Current Time in Bamako, Mali 🇲🇱
The current local time in Bamako, Mali is 17:42:16 (GMT) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Bamako is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 2,500,000. The sun rises at about 06:10 and sets at 19:01 today (12h 51m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 19:01
- 12h 51m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Bamako
Bamako, Mali keeps GMT (UTC). Bamako does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 06:10 and sets at about 19:01 local time, giving Bamako 12h 51m of daylight.
Right now it is 17:42 on Tuesday in Bamako (UTC). When it is 17:42 here, it is 13:42 in New York (4h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Bamako
- Use the Africa/Bamako IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Bamako to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13:42 Tue | 4h behind |
| Los Angeles | 10:42 Tue | 7h behind |
| London | 18:42 Tue | 1h ahead |
| Paris | 19:42 Tue | 2h ahead |
| Dubai | 21:42 Tue | 4h ahead |
| Mumbai | 23:12 Tue | 5.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 01:42 Wed | 8h ahead |
| Tokyo | 02:42 Wed | 9h ahead |
| Sydney | 03:42 Wed | 10h ahead |
Best next checks from Bamako
Compare Bamako with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Mali.
Business-hours overlap from Bamako
For a normal business-hours call, 13:00-17:00 in Bamako overlaps with 09:00-13:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Bamako time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 13:00-17:00 | 09:00-13:00 | 4 hours |
| Los Angeles | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| London | 09:00-16:00 | 10:00-17:00 | 7 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-15:00 | 11:00-17:00 | 6 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-13:00 | 13:00-17:00 | 4 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-11:30 | 14:30-17:00 | 2.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Bamako time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bamako in?
Bamako uses GMT (UTC). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Bamako observe daylight saving time?
No - Bamako keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Bamako today?
Today the sun rises around 06:10 and sets around 19:01 in Bamako, about 12h 51m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Bamako and other cities?
When it is 17:42 in Bamako, it is 13:42 in New York (4h behind). See the table above for Bamako's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Bamako
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Africa/Bamako IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Mali time page.
Local entity signals for Bamako
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Bamako.
| Country | Mali |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00) |
| Coordinates | 12.64, -8 |
| Population signal | About 2,500,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:10, sunset 19:01, 12h 51m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Africa/Bamako time-zone page for rules, the Mali country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 12.64° N, 8° W
Population: 2,500,000
Country: 🇲🇱 Mali
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Mali: GMT