
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Bamako, a city in Bamako, Mali in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Bamako — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Bamako | |
| State | Bamako | |
| Country | Mali | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 4,227,569 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | National Capital | |
| Population Rank in Bamako | #1 of 2 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | West African CFA Franc | |
| Code ISO-4217 | XOF | |
| Symbol | Fr | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +223 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ml | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 374 | |
| In Feet | 1,227 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 12.61 | |
| Longitude | -7.98 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.609° N 7.975° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 36' 33" N 7° 58' 31" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 36.55' N 7° 58.51' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Nyagassola, Guinea (128 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 | 🔥 06:19 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:53 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 34m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Bamako |
Bamako is a city situated in Bamako, Mali, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Bamako 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 Bamako
The latitude and longitude of Bamako pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 374 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Bamako on the map
Bamako 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 Bamako 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. › Bamako exchange rates
To ring a number in Bamako from outside Mali, dial +223 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Bamako and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Bamako ranks #1 of 2 cities in Bamako. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Bamako market. › Cities near Bamako
Bamako has a recorded population of approximately 4,227,569 people. That places it #1 of 2 cities with population data in Bamako. Browse more cities in Bamako for comparison.
Bamako keeps UTC +00:00. Today the sun rises around 06:19 AM and sets around 06:53 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Bamako price in West African CFA franc (XOF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Bamako currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Bamako lands you closest to Nyagassola, Guinea, about 128 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Bamako sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.