Current Time in Gao, Mali

7:41:55 AM

07:41:55

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

Africa/Bamako

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Time zone details

Gao does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Gao

Sunrise5:48 AMSolar noon11:56 AMSunset6:04 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Gao in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Mali
Place type
City or town
Country currency
West African CFA Franc (XOF)

Practical

Languages
French, Bambara
Dialing code
+223
Population
133,110
Elevation
Approximately 257 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
16° 16' N / 0° 02' 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

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 16 min54 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
New MoonMoon illumination2%
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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 16 min54 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(77.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
New Moon (2% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 16 min54 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 15 min54 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 14 min55 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 13 min54 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 13 min54 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 12 min54 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 11 min55 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Gao

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Time context

Gao follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Bamako

Current time offsetUTC (GMT)

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Upcoming national public holidays in Republic of Mali

  1. Independence Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Gao, Mali

Gao International AirportGAQMedium airport4.9 km east-southeast

Source: OurAirports record · GAQ / GAGO

About 4.9 km (3.0 mi) east-southeast of Gao

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Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Gao in?
Gao currently uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Bamako.
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