Current time in Burkina Faso

22:41:42
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC+0 3 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Ouagadougou
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Time zone of Burkina Faso

The time in Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou) follows the Africa/Ouagadougou time zone, currently UTC+0. 3 hours ahead of Brasília.

Burkina Faso
22:41:42
Brasília
19:41:42

How to call or schedule a meeting with Burkina Faso

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 12:00 in Burkina Faso; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 21:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 15:00 Brasília time.

Burkina Faso: sunrise today at 05:58 · sunset at 17:41 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Ouagadougou
Continent
Africa
Area
274,200 km² (105,869 sq mi)
Population
about 16 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
West African CFA franc (XOF)
Languages
French
Calling code
+226
Internet domain
.bf

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Burkina Faso right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Burkina Faso?

3 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Burkina Faso changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Burkina Faso in?

Burkina Faso follows Africa/Ouagadougou, currently UTC+0. The reference location is Ouagadougou.

Does Burkina Faso have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Burkina Faso does not change its clocks during the year.

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

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 15:00 Brasília time (12:00 to 18:00 in Burkina Faso).

What is the capital of Burkina Faso?

The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou. The country covers about 274,200 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Burkina Faso use?

The currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF). To call from abroad, dial +226 before the number. Websites use the .bf domain.