What time is it in Timbuktu right now?

Timbuktu is on Africa/Bamako, currently UTC+0. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Timbuktu in?

Timbuktu uses the IANA time zone Africa/Bamako, which is UTC+0 at the moment. The zone keeps a fixed offset all year and does not observe daylight saving time.

Does Timbuktu observe daylight saving time?

No. Timbuktu stays on UTC+0 all year, so the difference from zones that do observe daylight saving changes twice a year.

What time do the sun rise and set in Timbuktu today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:54 AM and sets at about 6:42 PM local time in Timbuktu, giving roughly 12h 49m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:19 PM.

Mali · Tombouctou

Current local time in Timbuktu

Timbuktu keeps time on the Africa/Bamako zone, currently UTC+0. The offset is fixed all year — there is no daylight saving to track here. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Timbuktu, Tombouctou

02:51

Sun, Jul 26UTC+0

Timbuktu time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Africa/Bamako
Current UTC offset: UTC+0
Daylight saving: Not observed
Next clock change: None in the next 14 months
Country: Mali
Region: Tombouctou
Coordinates: 16.77°, -3.01°
Population: 84,208
Local date: Sun, Jul 26, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Timbuktu today

Computed from Timbuktu's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 5:54 AM
Sunset: 6:42 PM
Solar noon: 12:19 PM
Day length: 12h 49m
Civil dawn: 5:27 AM
Civil dusk: 7:09 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:20 AM
Golden hour begins: 6:16 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Timbuktu time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Timbuktu is
Los AngelesUnited States	07:51 PM	7h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	03:51 AM	1h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	06:51 AM	4h behind
TokyoJapan	11:51 AM	9h behind

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Working with Timbuktu time

Scheduling across Africa/Bamako is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Timbuktu and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Africa/Bamako.Track clock changesConfirm which of your other cities change while Timbuktu does not.Add to your boardKeep Timbuktu beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Timbuktu offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Africa/Bamako baked in, not guessed.

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Timbuktutime — questions & answers

What time is it in Timbuktu right now?: Timbuktu is on Africa/Bamako, currently UTC+0. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Timbuktu in?: Timbuktu uses the IANA time zone Africa/Bamako, which is UTC+0 at the moment. The zone keeps a fixed offset all year and does not observe daylight saving time.
Does Timbuktu observe daylight saving time?: No. Timbuktu stays on UTC+0 all year, so the difference from zones that do observe daylight saving changes twice a year.
What time do the sun rise and set in Timbuktu today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:54 AM and sets at about 6:42 PM local time in Timbuktu, giving roughly 12h 49m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:19 PM.