Current Date And Time In Timbuktu, Mali
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:23:45 GMT
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Timbuktu, 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 Timbuktu — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Timbuktu | |
| State | Tombouctou | |
| Country | Mali | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 84,208 | |
| Area | 147.89 km² (57.10 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Tombouctou | #1 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 | 274 | |
| In Feet | 899 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 16.77 | |
| Longitude | -3.01 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 16.773° N 3.007° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 16° 46' 25" N 3° 0' 27" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 16° 46.41' N 3° 0.45' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Vassala, Mauritania (300 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 | 🌅 06:40 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 46m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Bamako |
Timbuktu is a city situated in Tombouctou, Mali, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Timbuktu as a State / Province 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 Tombouctou
The latitude and longitude of Timbuktu pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 274 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Timbuktu on the map
Timbuktu 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 Timbuktu 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. › Timbuktu exchange rates
To ring a number in Timbuktu 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 Timbuktu and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Timbuktu ranks #1 of 4 cities in Tombouctou. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Tombouctou market. › Cities near Timbuktu
Timbuktu has a recorded population of approximately 84,208 people. That places it #1 of 4 cities with population data in Tombouctou. Browse more cities in Tombouctou for comparison.
Timbuktu spans approximately 147.89 square kilometers (57.10 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Timbuktu is part of Tombouctou in Mali. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Timbuktu keeps UTC +00:00. Today the sun rises around 05:53 AM and sets around 06:40 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Timbuktu price in West African CFA franc (XOF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Timbuktu currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Timbuktu lands you closest to Vassala, Mauritania, about 300 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Timbuktu sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
