Current Time in Burkina Faso 🇧🇫
Check the current local time anywhere in Burkina Faso. Below you'll find live clocks for Burkina Faso's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Ouagadougou
- Ouagadougou (Pop. 2,450,000)
- Bobo-Dioulasso (Pop. 904,920)
- Koudougou (Pop. 160,239)
- Ouahigouya (Pop. 124,587)
- Kaya (Pop. 121,970)
ISO Alpha-2: BF
ISO Alpha-3: BFA
UTC Offset: UTC+00:00
Time Zones: GMT
Current Time in Major Cities in Burkina Faso
- Banfora Sun 01:40:18
- Bobo-Dioulasso Sun 01:40:18
- Djibo Sun 01:40:18
- Dédougou Sun 01:40:18
- Fada N'gourma Sun 01:40:18
- Gaoua Sun 01:40:18
- Kaya Sun 01:40:18
- Kombissiri Sun 01:40:18
- Koudougou Sun 01:40:18
- Ouagadougou Sun 01:40:18
- Ouahigouya Sun 01:40:18
- Pouytenga Sun 01:40:18
- Zorgo Sun 01:40:18
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Banfora | Sun 01:40:18 |
| Bobo-Dioulasso | Sun 01:40:18 |
| Djibo | Sun 01:40:18 |
| Dédougou | Sun 01:40:18 |
| Fada N'gourma | Sun 01:40:18 |
| Gaoua | Sun 01:40:18 |
| Kaya | Sun 01:40:18 |
| Kombissiri | Sun 01:40:18 |
| Koudougou | Sun 01:40:18 |
| Ouagadougou | Sun 01:40:18 |
| Ouahigouya | Sun 01:40:18 |
| Pouytenga | Sun 01:40:18 |
| Zorgo | Sun 01:40:18 |
IANA time zones in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Africa/Abidjan GMT · UTC+00:00
- Africa/Ouagadougou GMT · UTC+00:00
Does Burkina Faso have multiple time zones?
Yes. Burkina Faso uses more than one IANA time zone, so the current local time can differ by city or region. For scheduling, compare the exact city on the world cities list or use the time zone converter.
| IANA time zone | Current standard offset |
|---|---|
| Africa/Abidjan | UTC+00:00 |
| Africa/Ouagadougou | UTC+00:00 |
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Burkina Faso at a glance
| Current main time | 01:40 on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | GMT |
| Capital | Ouagadougou |
| Cities tracked | 13 |
How many time zones does Burkina Faso have?
Burkina Faso keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC.
Does Burkina Faso change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. Burkina Faso stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Burkina Faso
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 12:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 09:00 UTC. If Burkina Faso has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Burkina Faso
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Ouagadougou or another major city in Burkina Faso. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Burkina Faso
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou. The biggest cities in Burkina Faso include Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, Koudougou, Ouahigouya and Kaya. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Burkina Faso has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Burkina Faso - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Burkina Faso have?
Burkina Faso uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Burkina Faso use daylight saving time?
No - Burkina Faso keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in Burkina Faso right now?
It is about 01:40 on Sunday in the main time zone of Burkina Faso. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Burkina Faso time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Burkina Faso to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Ouagadougou, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | BF / BFA |
| Capital city clock | Ouagadougou |
| Cities shown | 13 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 2 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+00:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Ouagadougou time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.