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OuagadougouAfrica

Current Time

12:12:58 AM
Saturday, December 13, 2025
GMTAfrica/Ouagadougou

Country Information

Population

20.9 million

Capital

Ouagadougou

Area

274,200 km²

Currency

West African CFA Franc (XOF)

Language

French

Time Zone Details

Timezone

Africa/Ouagadougou

UTC Offset

GMT

Current Status

Night Time

Country Names & Abbreviations

Country

Burkina Faso

Long Name

Burkina Faso

Abbreviations

BF, BFA

Global Time Comparison

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Burkina Faso
12:12:58 AM
New York
07:12:58 PM
-5h behind
London
12:12:58 AM
Same time
Paris
01:12:58 AM
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Tokyo
09:12:58 AM
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Sydney
11:12:58 AM
+11h ahead
Dubai
04:12:58 AM
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Singapore
08:12:58 AM
+8h ahead
Mumbai
05:42:58 AM
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Burkina Faso Public Holidays 2025

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Time Comparison with Neighboring Countries

Time Differences: Niger is 1h ahead, Benin is 1h ahead, Mali is same time, Togo is same time, Ghana is same time.

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Cities in Burkina Faso

CityTime
BanforaSat 12:12:58 AM
Bobo-DioulassoSat 12:12:58 AM
KayaSat 12:12:58 AM
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KoudougouSat 12:12:58 AM
OuagadougouSat 12:12:58 AM
SaabaSat 12:12:58 AM
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OuahigouyaSat 12:12:58 AM

Complete Time Zone Guide for Burkina Faso

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Time Zone History

Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta) adopted permanent GMT after independence from France in 1960. Despite French colonial legacy, Burkina Faso maintains GMT rather than CET. The country has never observed daylight saving time. GMT reflects its landlocked Sahel position and facilitates coordination with West African neighbors.

Culture & Daily Rhythm

Burkinabé daily life blends West African traditions with French influences and Islamic practices. The workday typically runs 8 AM-5 PM. Markets are central social and economic spaces. FESPACO (Pan-African Film Festival) is culturally and economically significant. Traditional masks and cultural practices remain strong. Extended family structures mean gatherings often extend into evening. Cotton cultivation follows seasonal agricultural rhythms.

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  • Gold mining and export coordination
  • Cotton industry timing
  • FESPACO film festival coordination
  • Manganese and zinc mining
  • Regional West African trade
  • NGO and development operations

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Interesting Facts

Burkina Faso is home to the world's largest collection of ancient African artifacts.

The country has the world's largest collection of ancient manuscripts.

Burkina Faso is the world's largest producer of cotton.

The country has more than 1,000 archaeological sites.

Burkina Faso is home to the world's largest collection of ancient textiles.