Time in Burkina Faso - Time Zones

Burkina Faso Quick Facts

🏛️ Capital City

Ouagadougou

👥 Population

21M

💰 Currency

CFA West African CFA Franc

📞 Phone Code

+226

🗣️ Official Languages

French

🕐 Time Zones in Burkina Faso

GMT (UTC+0)

Burkina Faso uses Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0). Ouagadougou is the capital and hosts the FESPACO film festival.

Daylight Saving Time observance in Burkina Faso varies. Check current local time using our tool to ensure accuracy, especially during spring and autumn when DST transitions typically occur.

🏙️ Major Cities in Burkina Faso (1 cities)

Ouagadougou

Click on any city to see detailed local time, sunrise/sunset times, and weather information.

📞 Best Time to Call Burkina Faso

When calling Burkina Faso, consider the time zone difference of GMT (UTC+0). Business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time. Use our time converter tool to find the optimal calling time from your location.

Standard business hours in Burkina Faso are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.

✈️ Time-Related Travel Tips for Burkina Faso

When planning your trip to Burkina Faso, factor in the time zone change and allow time to adjust. Local business hours, cultural customs around punctuality, and communication styles may differ from your home country. Download offline maps and translation apps before traveling.

🎯 Interesting Facts About Time in Burkina Faso

•Despite its size, Burkina Faso uses only one time zone, simplifying scheduling across the entire country.
•The capital Ouagadougou is the political center of Burkina Faso with a total national population of 21M.
•Time zone boundaries don't always follow geographical lines - they're often adjusted for political, economic, or practical reasons.
•The concept of standardized time zones was developed in the 19th century with the expansion of railways, replacing local solar time.

About Time in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso uses a single time zone (GMT (UTC+0)). This makes it relatively straightforward to coordinate times across the country.

The capital city Ouagadougou serves as the political and often economic center of Burkina Faso. Major business activities are spread across cities including Ouagadougou.

When planning international calls, video conferences, or business meetings with contacts in Burkina Faso, it's important to consider the time zone difference. GMT (UTC+0) is the most commonly referenced time zone for Burkina Faso.

Burkina Faso uses the West African CFA Franc (CFA) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +226.The official language is French.

🏙️ Cities in Burkina Faso

Explore local time in 1 city across Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou

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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Burkina Faso

What time zone is Burkina Faso in?

Burkina Faso uses GMT (UTC+0). The capital Ouagadougou uses GMT (UTC+0).

Does Burkina Faso observe Daylight Saving Time?

Daylight Saving Time observance in Burkina Faso varies. Check current local time using our tool to ensure accuracy, especially during spring and autumn when DST transitions typically occur.

What is the best time to call Burkina Faso from the US?

When calling Burkina Faso, consider the time zone difference of GMT (UTC+0). Business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time. Use our time converter tool to find the optimal calling time from your location.

What are typical business hours in Burkina Faso?

Standard business hours in Burkina Faso are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.