Time now in Burkina Faso

UTC+00:00 • Africa/Ouagadougou (GMT)

Your device clock is 161ms ahead of the detected local time (Africa/Ouagadougou, UTC+00:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

09:48:24
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, week 38

Time in Burkina Faso now

Burkina Faso has one official time zone: GMT (UTC+00:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Burkina Faso is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Burkina Faso?

Official time in Burkina Faso is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Burkina Faso

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Ouagadougou UTC±00 Kadiogo, Centre, Ouagadougou, Centre, Province du Houet, Hauts-Bassins

List of time zones used in Burkina Faso (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Africa/Ouagadougou UTC±00 No

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Burkina Faso

The time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Burkina Faso depends on the region.

  • Kadiogo, Centre: 4 hour(s) behind the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Does Burkina Faso use daylight saving time?

No. Burkina Faso does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Burkina Faso?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+0:00 and UTC+0:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Burkina Faso have?
Burkina Faso has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Burkina Faso use daylight saving time?
No. Burkina Faso does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Burkina Faso time

To convert Burkina Faso time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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