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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gambia's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

What timezone is The Gambia in?

The Gambia observes Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) year-round, identified as Africa/Banjul. GMT is UTC+0, so the country shares its timezone with London during the winter months.

Does The Gambia observe daylight saving time?

No, The Gambia does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks remain on GMT all year round, providing a consistent and predictable time schedule.

Which other countries share The Gambia's timezone?

Several West African countries share GMT with The Gambia, including Senegal, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghana, and Mali, among others.

How does The Gambia's timezone affect travel from Europe?

During European winter months, The Gambia is synchronized with Western European time, making it convenient for flights from the UK, Portugal, or France. When European countries switch to daylight saving time in spring, they move one hour ahead, so Europe becomes one hour ahead of The Gambia.

Is there any difference between Banjul and Banjul (Banjul) zone?

No, Banjul and Banjul (Banjul) refer to the same timezone (Africa/Banjul) with the same GMT offset. The additional text in parentheses is just for disambiguation in some systems.

What time is it in The Gambia compared to the US East Coast?

The Gambia is 5 hours ahead of US Eastern Standard Time. During US daylight saving time, when East Coast clocks spring forward, The Gambia would be 4 hours ahead instead.