The GambiaCurrent time in The Gambia

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) · UTC+0 · Capital: Banjul

18:03:15
Saturday 24 October 2026
Time zoneGreenwich Mean Time (GMT)Africa/Banjul
UTC offsetUTC+0
Daylight saving timeNot observed

See the current time in The Gambia alongside major cities worldwide on our world clock.

Official name
Republic of the Gambia
Capital
Banjul
Population
1,882,450
Currency
GMD
Language
English
Dialling code
+220
Internet domain
.gm
ISO codes
GM, GMB
Continent
Africa
Number of time zones
1

About The Gambia

The Gambia, also known as the Republic of the Gambia, is a country located in West Africa and is the continent’s smallest mainland country. The capital city is Banjul, the official language is English and the country’s population is 1.783 million. The currency used is the Dalasi (GMD).

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Time difference from The Gambia

CityLocal timeDifference
London19:031 h ahead
Paris20:032 h ahead
Moscow21:033 h ahead
Istanbul21:033 h ahead
Dubai22:034 h ahead
New Delhi23:335:30 h ahead
Bangkok01:037 h ahead
Tokyo03:039 h ahead
Sydney05:0311 h ahead
New York14:034 h behind
Los Angeles11:037 h behind

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is The Gambia in?

The Gambia uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is UTC+0 at the moment.

How many time zones does The Gambia have?

The Gambia has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+0 right now.

Does The Gambia observe daylight saving time?

No. The Gambia does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+0 all year round.

What time is it in Banjul right now?

Banjul, the capital of The Gambia, 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 The Gambia and London?

The Gambia 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 The Gambia and New York?

The Gambia 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 The Gambia?

Office hours in The Gambia (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 The Gambia?

Right now these countries in Africa share UTC+0: Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire), Liberia, Mali, Mauritania….

What is the dialling code for The Gambia?

The international dialling code for The Gambia is +220.