Time in Burkina Faso right now
Burkina Faso uses one time zone, Africa/Ouagadougou, at UTC+0 all year. The live clock follows the same time zone data used by phones and computers.
- Time zone
- Africa/Ouagadougou
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- No, same time all year
- Main city
- Ouagadougou
- Public holidays 2026
- 17 dates
- Continent
- Africa
Sunrise and sunset in Ouagadougou
Sunrise, sunset, solar noon and day length are worked out for Ouagadougou and updated every minute. In 2026, the longest day has 12h 51m of daylight and the shortest has 11h 24m.
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- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
Public holidays in Burkina Faso in 2026
The 17 public holiday dates for 2026, with the days left to each one counted from today. Dates come from the open source holidays library.
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1JanNew Year's DayThursday · Passed
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3JanRevolution DaySaturday · Passed
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8MarInternational Women's DaySunday · Passed
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9MarInternational Women's Day (observed)Monday · Passed
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20MarEid al-Fitr (estimated)Friday · Passed
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6AprEaster MondayMonday · Passed
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1MayLabor DayFriday · Passed
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14MayAscension DayThursday · Passed
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27MayEid al-Adha (estimated)Wednesday · Passed
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5AugIndependence DayWednesday · Passed
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15AugAssumption DaySaturday · Passed
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25AugProphet's Birthday (estimated)Tuesday · Passed
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31OctMartyrs' DaySaturday · In 45 days
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1NovAll Saints' DaySunday · In 46 days
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2NovAll Saints' Day (observed)Monday · In 47 days
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11DecProclamation of Independence DayFriday · In 86 days
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25DecChristmas DayFriday · In 100 days
Ouagadougou time compared with other cities
This table compares Ouagadougou with major cities right now. The last column counts from Ouagadougou, so it shows how far each city is ahead or behind.
| City | Country | Local time | From Ouagadougou |
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| New York | Eastern Time | --:-- | |
| Chicago | Central Time | --:-- | |
| Denver | Mountain Time | --:-- | |
| Phoenix | Mountain Time without daylight saving | --:-- | |
| Los Angeles | Pacific Time | --:-- | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii-Aleutian Time | --:-- | |
| London | United Kingdom | --:-- | |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | --:-- | |
| Tokyo | Japan | --:-- | |
| Sydney | Australia | --:-- |
Clock changes in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso does not use daylight saving time. Its UTC+0 clock stays fixed, while countries with seasonal clock changes move one hour closer or further away. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
Europe and North America change clocks in spring and autumn. Ouagadougou does not, so the time difference with those places changes twice a year.
Countries with the same time as Ouagadougou
These countries keep the same standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time, UTC+0, so their clocks read the same for most of the year. See every country on the countries page.
Burkina Faso time FAQ
Short answers about Burkina Faso time, UTC offset, daylight saving time and 2026 public holidays.
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What time is it in Burkina Faso now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the time in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. It updates every second and stays on UTC+0 all year.
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What time zone does Burkina Faso use?
Burkina Faso uses Africa/Ouagadougou, one time zone at UTC+0. Phones and computers use that time zone name, and this page follows it.
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Does Burkina Faso use daylight saving time?
No. Burkina Faso does not use daylight saving time. The country stays on UTC+0 through the year, so only other countries moving their clocks change the difference.
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What is the UTC offset in Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso is UTC+0 all year. The offset next to the clock is worked out live, so it reflects the current time rule for Ouagadougou.
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What is the time difference between Burkina Faso and New York?
Ouagadougou is 5 hours ahead of New York in winter and 4 hours ahead in summer. The comparison table updates when New York changes clocks.
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What is the time difference between Burkina Faso and London?
Ouagadougou is on the same time as London in winter and 1 hour behind London in summer. The comparison table updates when London changes clocks.
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What is the time difference between Burkina Faso and New Delhi?
Ouagadougou is 5.5 hours behind New Delhi all year. The comparison table keeps the live difference visible.
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When is the next public holiday in Burkina Faso?
The holiday table counts down to the next Burkina Faso public holiday from today. In 2026, the first listed holiday is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026 and the last is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December 2026.
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How many public holidays does Burkina Faso have in 2026?
This page lists 17 public holiday dates for Burkina Faso in 2026. 7 fall on a Monday or Friday, which can create a long weekend.
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What time does the sun rise and set in Ouagadougou?
Today's sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon for Ouagadougou are shown in the sun section above. In 2026, daylight ranges from 11h 24m to 12h 51m.