What time zone is Sam in?

Sam currently uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Ouagadougou.

Current Time in Sam, Centre-Ouest, Burkina Faso

10:07:55 AM

10:07:55

Thursday, September 17, 2026

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

Africa/Ouagadougou

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Time zone details

Sam does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Sam

Sunrise5:57 AMSolar noon12:02 PMSunset6:07 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Burkina Faso
Administrative area: Centre-Ouest
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)

Practical

Languages: French, Mossi
Dialing code: +226
Population: 1,255
Elevation: Approximately 310 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 12° 04' N / 2° 00' W

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Clock changes in Sam

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:57 AM
Solar noon: 12:02 PM
Sunset: 6:07 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 10 min40 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:36 AM – 6:28 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:11 AM – 6:53 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:46 AM – 7:17 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination37%

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Thursday, September 17, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:57 AM (east, 87.5°)
Sunset: 6:07 PM (west, 272.3°)
Day length: 12 hr 10 min40 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:02 PM (80.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:36 AM – 6:28 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:11 AM – 6:53 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:46 AM – 7:17 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:14 AM (southeast, 117.6°)
Moonset: 10:46 PM (southwest, 241.7°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 8:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, September 17	5:57 AM	6:07 PM	12 hr 10 min	40 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:57 AM	6:06 PM	12 hr 09 min	40 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	5:57 AM	6:06 PM	12 hr 09 min	40 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 20	5:57 AM	6:05 PM	12 hr 08 min	40 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 21	5:57 AM	6:04 PM	12 hr 07 min	40 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 22	5:57 AM	6:04 PM	12 hr 07 min	40 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 23	5:57 AM	6:03 PM	12 hr 06 min	39 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Burkina Faso

Sun, Nov 1, 2026All Saints' Day
Fri, Dec 11, 2026Proclamation of the Republic
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Sam in?: Sam currently uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Ouagadougou.
When is the next clock change in Sam?: No clock changes are scheduled for Sam in the next 12 months
Does Sam observe daylight saving time?: Sam does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Sam right now?: Sam is currently UTC