Current time in Mali

21:42:25
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC+0 3 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Bamako
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Time zone of Mali

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

Mali
21:42:25
Brasília
18:42:25

How to call or schedule a meeting with Mali

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 12:00 in Mali; 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.

Mali: sunrise today at 06:24 · sunset at 18:06 · 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
Bamako
Continent
Africa
Area
1,240,000 km² (478,766 sq mi)
Population
about 14 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
West African CFA franc (XOF)
Languages
French, Bambara
Calling code
+223
Internet domain
.ml

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Mali?

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

What time zone is Mali in?

Mali follows Africa/Bamako, currently UTC+0. The reference location is Bamako.

Does Mali have daylight saving time?

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

What is the best time to call Mali 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 Mali).

What is the capital of Mali?

The capital of Mali is Bamako. The country covers about 1,240,000 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Mali use?

The currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF). To call from abroad, dial +223 before the number. Websites use the .ml domain.