What time zone is Kidal in?

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

Current Time in Kidal, Mali

11:49:58 AM

11:49:58

Saturday, September 12, 2026

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

Africa/Bamako

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Time zone details

Kidal does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Kidal

Sunrise5:41 AMSolar noon11:50 AMSunset5:59 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Mali
Place type: City or town
Country currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)

Practical

Languages: French, Bambara
Dialing code: +223
Population: 40,030
Elevation: Approximately 457 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 18° 26' N / 1° 24' E

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Clock changes in Kidal

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:41 AM
Solar noon: 11:50 AM
Sunset: 5:59 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 17 min1 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:19 AM – 6:21 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:54 AM – 6:46 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:28 AM – 7:12 PM

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:41 AM (east, 85.3°)
Sunset: 5:59 PM (west, 274.4°)
Day length: 12 hr 17 min1 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:50 AM (75.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:19 AM – 6:21 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:54 AM – 6:46 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:28 AM – 7:12 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (2% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:44 AM (east, 94.5°)
Moonset: 6:50 PM (west, 262.2°)
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
Saturday, September 12	5:41 AM	5:59 PM	12 hr 17 min	1 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	5:41 AM	5:58 PM	12 hr 16 min	1 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	5:42 AM	5:57 PM	12 hr 15 min	1 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	5:42 AM	5:56 PM	12 hr 14 min	1 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	5:42 AM	5:55 PM	12 hr 13 min	1 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	5:42 AM	5:54 PM	12 hr 12 min	1 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:42 AM	5:54 PM	12 hr 11 min	1 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Republic of Mali

Tue, Sep 22, 2026Independence Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

Frequently asked questions

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