Gambia
Time now in West Coast
Sunrise 06:53Sunset 07:23Time zone UTC +0
Time zone
Africa/Banjul
UTC offset
UTC +0
Daylight saving
Not in effect
Population
699,704
Sunrise
06:53
Sunset
07:23
Day length
12h 30m
Coordinates
13.23, -16.35
Time difference from West Coast
Hours ahead (right) or behind (left) West Coast right now.
West Coast on the map
About the time in West Coast
Around 699,704 people live in West Coast, and all of them keep the same civil time, so the reading above applies to the whole urban area — not just the city centre.
West Coast sits at latitude 13.23, in the tropical band, so day length here swings only a little between midwinter and midsummer — today's 12h 30m is one point on that curve, not a fixed value.
Clocks in West Coast stay put all year. There is no summer-time switch to remember, so UTC +0 is what you will get in January and in July alike — useful if you book recurring calls with people in Gambia.
Frequently asked questions about time in West Coast
- Does West Coast change its clocks for daylight saving?
- No. West Coast keeps UTC +0 throughout the year.
- When do the sun rise and set in West Coast today?
- Sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 07:23, giving 12h 30m of daylight.
- What time is it in West Coast right now?
- The live clock above shows the current time in West Coast, updating every second from Africa/Banjul (UTC +0).
- Which time zone is West Coast in?
- West Coast uses Africa/Banjul, currently UTC +0.
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