Current Time in Gambia

Gambia uses Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0 year-round). No daylight saving time observed.

About the Timezone in Gambia

Gambia, with its capital in Banjul, is located in the West Africa region. The country uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) year-round, with a fixed offset of UTC+0 year-round. There is no daylight saving time adjustment. Major cities include Banjul, Serekunda, Brikama, Bakau, Farafenni. Gambia shares UTC+0 with Senegal. Same time. Gambia shares UTC+0 with Guinea-Bissau. Same time. Gambia is on the same time as UK GMT (winter); 1 hour behind UK BST (summer).

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Gambia Timezone Details

Country
Gambia
Capital
Banjul
Timezone
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA Name
Africa/Abidjan
UTC Offset
UTC+0 year-round
Daylight Saving
No
Region
West Africa
Major Cities
Banjul, Serekunda, Brikama, Bakau, Farafenni
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Gambia uses Greenwich Mean Time. This timezone does not observe daylight saving time. View the full timezone page for DST rules, offset comparisons, and all countries in this zone.
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Time Differences

vs Senegal (GMT) (UTC+0)
Gambia shares UTC+0 with Senegal. Same time.
vs Guinea-Bissau (GMT) (UTC+0)
Gambia shares UTC+0 with Guinea-Bissau. Same time.
vs UK (GMT/BST) (UTC+0/+1)
Gambia is on the same time as UK GMT (winter); 1 hour behind UK BST (summer).

Frequently asked questions

Does Gambia have daylight saving time?

No. Gambia has never observed daylight saving time. The country stays on GMT (UTC+0) year-round.

What timezone is Banjul in?

Banjul uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), UTC+0. Same timezone as Senegal, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire.

What is the time difference between Gambia and the UK?

Gambia is on the same time as the UK during winter (GMT). During UK summer (BST, UTC+1), Gambia is 1 hour behind.

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