PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Ouagadougou
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Greenwich Mean Time
- IANA zone
- Africa/Ouagadougou
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+0
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Burkina Faso
- Region
- Centre
- Population
- 2,415,266
- Coordinates
- 12.37° N, 1.53° W
- Elevation
- 299 m
Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso, with a population of about 2,415,266. It uses the Greenwich Mean Time time zone (IANA identifier Africa/Ouagadougou).
Ouagadougou does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+0 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Abidjan, Bamako, Casablanca, Dakar, Kumasi, Lomé.
Because Ouagadougou lies at 12.37° N, 1.53° W, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 12 h 51 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 11 h 24 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:10 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| June solstice | 5:42 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 51 min |
| September equinox | 5:55 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| December solstice | 6:22 AM | 5:46 PM | 11 h 24 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ouagadougou in?
Ouagadougou is in the Greenwich Mean Time time zone, IANA identifier Africa/Ouagadougou. The UTC offset is UTC+0.
Does Ouagadougou have daylight saving time?
No. Ouagadougou stays on UTC+0 all year.
What is the time difference between Ouagadougou and New York?
In January New York is 5 hours behind Ouagadougou, and in July it is 4 hours behind Ouagadougou, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Ouagadougou and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Ouagadougou, and in July it is 7 hours behind Ouagadougou, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ouagadougou?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:42 AM and sets at about 6:33 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:22 AM and sets at about 5:46 PM (local time).