Time in Burkina Faso
Capital · Ouagadougou
Time zone in Burkina Faso
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Ouagadougou Greenwich Mean Time |
UTC+00:00 | No | Ouagadougou |
About Burkina Faso
| Capital: | Ouagadougou |
|---|---|
| Region: | Africa · Western Africa |
| Population: | 24,070,553 |
| Currency: | West African CFA franc (XOF, CFA) |
| Calling code: | +226 |
| Languages: | French |
| ISO codes: | BF / BFA |
| Internet domain: | .bf |
Cities in Burkina Faso
- Ouagadougou
- Bobo-Dioulasso
- Province du Tuy
- Province de la Léraba
- Koudougou
- Ouahigouya
- Banfora
- Dédougou
- Gaoua
- Kaya
- Dori
- Tenkodogo
- Réo
- Houndé
- Fada N'gourma
- Orodara
- Niangoloko
- Koupéla
- Bittou
- Kombissiri
- Garango
- Nouna
- Bourzanga
- Léo
- Kongoussi
- Diapaga
- Kokologo
- Mogtédo
- Zorgo
- Pissila
- Yako
- Djibo
- Zabré
- Titao
- Pô
- Tougan
- Boulsa
- Gourcy
- Boussé
- Manga
Public holidays in Burkina Faso 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Nouvel An
- 3 Jan — Soulèvement populaire
- 8 Mar — Journée internationale des femmes
- 20 Mar — Fête de fin du Ramadan estimated
- 5 Apr — Pâques
- 6 Apr — Lundi de Pâques
- 1 May — Fête du travail
- 14 May — Ascension
Frequently asked questions about time in Burkina Faso
How many time zones does Burkina Faso have?
Burkina Faso uses one time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (Africa/Ouagadougou, currently UTC+00:00).
Does Burkina Faso use daylight saving time?
No. None of Burkina Faso’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso?
See the live clock on the Ouagadougou time page. Ouagadougou uses Africa/Ouagadougou.