Current Date And Time In Diré, Mali
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
17:16:31 GMT
State: Tombouctou
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 31,348
District: Dire
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Diré, a city in Tombouctou, Mali in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Diré — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Diré | |
| District / County | Dire | |
| State | Tombouctou | |
| Country | Mali | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 31,348 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Tombouctou | #2 of 4 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 | 272 | |
| In Feet | 892 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 16.26 | |
| Longitude | -3.4 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 16.257° N 3.401° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 16° 15' 25" N 3° 24' 5" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 16° 15.42' N 3° 24.08' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Tombouctou Capital | 71 km Northeast of Timbuktu | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Vassala, Mauritania (239 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 | 🔥 05:56 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:41 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 45m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Bamako |
Diré is a city situated in Tombouctou, Mali, within Africa. It falls under Dire, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Diré as a District Headquarters. 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 Tombouctou
The latitude and longitude of Diré pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 272 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Diré on the map
Diré 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 Diré 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. › Diré exchange rates
To ring a number in Diré 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 Diré and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Diré ranks #2 of 4 cities in Tombouctou. It lies about 71 km Northeast of Timbuktu, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Tombouctou market. › Cities near Diré
Diré has a recorded population of approximately 31,348 people. That places it #2 of 4 cities with population data in Tombouctou. Browse more cities in Tombouctou for comparison.
Diré sits within Dire, is part of Tombouctou in Mali. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Diré keeps UTC +00:00. Today the sun rises around 05:56 AM and sets around 06:41 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Diré price in West African CFA franc (XOF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Diré currency page.
Diré is about 71 km Northeast of Timbuktu, the capital of Tombouctou. See cities near Diré for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Diré lands you closest to Vassala, Mauritania, about 239 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Diré sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
