Current Time in Timbuktu, Mali 🇲🇱
The current local time in Timbuktu, Mali is 00:46:31 (GMT) on Monday, 31 August 2026. Timbuktu is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 84,208. The sun rises at about 05:58 and sets at 18:26 today (12h 28m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:26
- 12h 28m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Timbuktu
Timbuktu, Mali keeps GMT (UTC). Timbuktu does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:58 and sets at about 18:26 local time, giving Timbuktu 12h 28m of daylight.
Right now it is 00:46 on Monday in Timbuktu (UTC). When it is 00:46 here, it is 20:46 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 Timbuktu
- 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 Timbuktu to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20:46 Sun | 4h behind |
| Los Angeles | 17:46 Sun | 7h behind |
| London | 01:46 Mon | 1h ahead |
| Paris | 02:46 Mon | 2h ahead |
| Dubai | 04:46 Mon | 4h ahead |
| Mumbai | 06:16 Mon | 5.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 08:46 Mon | 8h ahead |
| Tokyo | 09:46 Mon | 9h ahead |
| Sydney | 10:46 Mon | 10h ahead |
Best next checks from Timbuktu
Compare Timbuktu 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 Timbuktu
For a normal business-hours call, 13:00-17:00 in Timbuktu overlaps with 09:00-13:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Timbuktu 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.
Timbuktu time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Timbuktu in?
Timbuktu uses GMT (UTC). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Timbuktu observe daylight saving time?
No - Timbuktu keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Timbuktu today?
Today the sun rises around 05:58 and sets around 18:26 in Timbuktu, about 12h 28m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Timbuktu and other cities?
When it is 00:46 in Timbuktu, it is 20:46 in New York (4h behind). See the table above for Timbuktu's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Timbuktu
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.
Location and time-zone details for Timbuktu
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Mali |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00) |
| Coordinates | 16.77, -3.01 |
| Population signal | About 84,208 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:58, sunset 18:26, 12h 28m 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: 16.77° N, 3.01° W
Population: 84,208
Country: 🇲🇱 Mali
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Mali: GMT