Current Date And Time In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Thursday, 13 August 2026
13:56:45 GMT
State: Centre
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 2,415,266
District: Kadiogo Province
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ouagadougou, a city in Centre, Burkina Faso in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Ouagadougou — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ouagadougou | |
| District / County | Kadiogo Province | |
| State | Centre | |
| Country | Burkina Faso | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 2,415,266 | |
| Area | 219.30 km² (84.67 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | National Capital | |
| Population Rank in Centre | #1 of 5 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | West African CFA Franc | |
| Code ISO-4217 | XOF | |
| Symbol | Fr | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +226 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .bf | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 299 | |
| In Feet | 981 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 12.37 | |
| Longitude | -1.53 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.366° N 1.534° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 21' 56" N 1° 32' 2" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 21.94' N 1° 32.03' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Navrongo, Ghana (171 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:53 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:28 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 35m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 10010 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Ouagadougou | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1050-01-01 |
Ouagadougou is a city situated in Centre, Burkina Faso, within Africa. It falls under Kadiogo Province, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ouagadougou as a National Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Centre
The latitude and longitude of Ouagadougou pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 299 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ouagadougou on the map
Ouagadougou runs on UTC +00:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Ouagadougou run on West African CFA Franc (XOF), shown with the symbol Fr. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Ouagadougou exchange rates
To ring a number in Ouagadougou from outside Burkina Faso, dial +226 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Ouagadougou and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ouagadougou ranks #1 of 5 cities in Centre. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Centre market. › Cities near Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou has a recorded population of approximately 2,415,266 people. That places it #1 of 5 cities with population data in Centre. Browse more cities in Centre for comparison.
Ouagadougou spans approximately 219.30 square kilometers (84.67 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Ouagadougou sits within Kadiogo Province, is part of Centre in Burkina Faso. It is classified as a National Capital.
Ouagadougou keeps UTC +00:00. Today the sun rises around 05:53 AM and sets around 06:28 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ouagadougou price in West African CFA franc (XOF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Ouagadougou currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ouagadougou lands you closest to Navrongo, Ghana, about 171 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ouagadougou sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
