What time zone is Gao in?

Gao currently uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Ouagadougou.

Current Time in Gao, Centre-Ouest, Burkina Faso

3:06:47 AM

03:06:47

Saturday, September 12, 2026

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

Africa/Ouagadougou

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Time zone details

Gao does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Gao

Sunrise5:58 AMSolar noon12:04 PMSunset6:11 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Burkina Faso
Administrative area: Centre-Ouest
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)

Practical

Languages: French, Mossi
Dialing code: +226
Population: 26,453
Elevation: Approximately 325 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 11° 38' N / 2° 10' W

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Clock changes in Gao

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Solar noon: 12:04 PM
Sunset: 6:11 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 13 min38 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:37 AM – 6:32 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:12 AM – 6:57 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:47 AM – 7:22 PM

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:58 AM (east, 85.6°)
Sunset: 6:11 PM (west, 274.2°)
Day length: 12 hr 13 min38 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:04 PM (82.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:37 AM – 6:32 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:12 AM – 6:57 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:47 AM – 7:22 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (2% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:57 AM (east, 94.4°)
Moonset: 7:08 PM (west, 262.4°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 8:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, September 12	5:58 AM	6:11 PM	12 hr 13 min	38 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	5:58 AM	6:10 PM	12 hr 13 min	38 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	5:58 AM	6:10 PM	12 hr 12 min	38 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	5:58 AM	6:09 PM	12 hr 11 min	39 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	5:58 AM	6:08 PM	12 hr 11 min	38 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	5:58 AM	6:08 PM	12 hr 10 min	38 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:58 AM	6:07 PM	12 hr 09 min	39 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Burkina Faso

Sun, Nov 1, 2026All Saints' Day
Fri, Dec 11, 2026Proclamation of the Republic
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Gao in?: Gao currently uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Ouagadougou.
When is the next clock change in Gao?: No clock changes are scheduled for Gao in the next 12 months
Does Gao observe daylight saving time?: Gao does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Gao right now?: Gao is currently UTC