Current time in Burkina Faso
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) · UTC+0 · Capital: Ouagadougou
- Official name
- BF
- Capital
- Ouagadougou
- Population
- 18,450,494
- Currency
- XOF
- Language
- French
- Dialling code
- +226
- Internet domain
- .bf
- ISO codes
- BF, BFA
- Continent
- Africa
- Largest city
- Ouagadougou
- Cities on WorldClock
- 1
- Number of time zones
- 1
About Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso, also known as the Republic of Burkina Faso, is located in West Africa. Formerly owned by France, the country was known as Uppa Volta but its name was changed in 1984 after gaining independence in 1960. The capital city of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, its official language is French and it has a population of over 15.7 million. The currency used in Burkina Faso is the West African CFA franc (XOF).
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Burkina Faso in?
Burkina Faso uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is UTC+0 at the moment.
How many time zones does Burkina Faso have?
Burkina Faso has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+0 right now.
Does Burkina Faso observe daylight saving time?
No. Burkina Faso does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+0 all year round.
What time is it in Ouagadougou right now?
Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), UTC+0. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Burkina Faso and London?
Burkina Faso is currently 1 hour behind London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Burkina Faso and New York?
Burkina Faso is currently 4 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Burkina Faso?
Office hours in Burkina Faso (9:00–17:00 local time) are 10:00–18:00 in London and 05:00–13:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Africa are on the same time as Burkina Faso?
Right now these countries in Africa share UTC+0: Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire), Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal….
What is the dialling code for Burkina Faso?
The international dialling code for Burkina Faso is +226.