Time in Guinea-Bissau
Capital · Bissau
Time zone in Guinea-Bissau
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Bissau Greenwich Mean Time |
UTC+00:00 | No | Bissau |
About Guinea-Bissau
| Official name: | Republic of Guinea-Bissau |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Bissau |
| Region: | Africa · Western Africa |
| Population: | 1,781,308 |
| Currency: | West African CFA franc (XOF, CFA) |
| Calling code: | +245 |
| Languages: | Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole |
| ISO codes: | GW / GNB |
| Internet domain: | .gw |
Cities in Guinea-Bissau
Public holidays in Guinea-Bissau 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Ano Novo
- 20 Jan — Dia dos heróis
- 8 Mar — Dia Internacional da Mulher
- 20 Mar — End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) estimated
- 1 May — Dia do trabalhador
- 27 May — Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) estimated
- 3 Aug — Pidjiguiti Day
- 24 Sep — Dia da Independência
Frequently asked questions about time in Guinea-Bissau
How many time zones does Guinea-Bissau have?
Guinea-Bissau uses one time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (Africa/Bissau, currently UTC+00:00).
Does Guinea-Bissau use daylight saving time?
No. None of Guinea-Bissau’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau?
See the live clock on the Bissau time page. Bissau uses Africa/Bissau.