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Bakau New Town, Banjul, Gambia – Gambia Flag

Current Date And Time In Bakau New Town, Gambia

Sunday, 26 July 2026
05:59:59 GMT
State: Banjul
Currency: Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 30,325

✈️ Bakau New Town, Banjul, Gambia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Bakau New Town, Banjul, Gambia using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Bakau New Town.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Bakau New Town with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Bakau New Town — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Gambia, which includes Bakau New Town, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Gambia before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Gambia's time zone +00:00, country calling code +220 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .GM. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Bakau New Town.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+00:00
📞 Country Calling Code+220
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.GM

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Gambia — police 117, ambulance 116, fire brigade 118. Store these in your phone before you reach Bakau New Town. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Bakau New Town.

🚔
Police
117
🚑
Ambulance
116
🚒
Fire
118

📊 Gambia At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Gambia — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.500
Low
👤
Life Expectancy
66.1
years
📚
Literacy Rate
51.6%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$871
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
6.5%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Gambia development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Bakau New Town for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Bakau New Town
International Airport • BJL
Banjul International Airport
Banjul (Yundum), GM
15
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Bakau New Town's exact coordinates, or Banjul's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Bakau New Town From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Bakau New Town to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Paris (France)4,305 km2,675 mi~ 5h 49m
London (United Kingdom)4,482 km2,785 mi~ 6h 01m
New York (United States)6,298 km3,913 mi~ 8h 10m
Toronto (Canada)6,792 km4,220 mi~ 8h 44m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)7,581 km4,710 mi~ 9h 40m
Los Angeles (United States)10,205 km6,341 mi~ 12h 45m
Singapore (Singapore)13,256 km8,237 mi~ 16h 21m
Tokyo (Japan)14,010 km8,705 mi~ 17h 14m
Auckland (New Zealand)17,177 km10,674 mi~ 20h 58m
Sydney (Australia)17,439 km10,836 mi~ 21h 16m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Bakau New Town, Gambia is set to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) with a current offset of UTC +00:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Bakau New Town requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneGreenwich Mean Time (GMT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +00:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time5:59 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Bakau New Town to Major World Cities

It is currently 5:59 AM on Sunday in Bakau New Town. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Bakau New Town right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Bakau New Town
New York (United States)Sun, 1:59 AM4h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 10:59 PM7h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 1:59 AM4h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 6:59 AM1h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 7:59 AM2h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 9:59 AM4h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 1:59 PM8h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 2:59 PM9h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 3:59 PM10h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 5:59 PM12h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Bakau New Town — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Bakau New Town is the Gambian dalasi (GMD), written as D. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
D 74.00
GMD
€ 1 Euro
D 84.19
GMD
£ 1 British Pound
D 98.56
GMD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
D 51.65
GMD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
D 52.47
GMD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Bakau New Town

Knowing which languages are used in Bakau New Town helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
English

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Bakau New Town. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Bakau (Banjul, Gambia)0 mi1 kmNNE
⬆️
Kotu (Banjul, Gambia)2 mi3 kmSW
⬆️
Latri Kunda (Banjul, Gambia)2 mi3 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Old Jeswang (Banjul, Gambia)2 mi3 kmSE
⬆️
Kanifing (Banjul, Gambia)2 mi3 kmSSE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Bakau New Town

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Bakau New Town is the Colosseum (Italy), about 4,229 km away. Straight-line distances from Bakau New Town to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy4,229 km2,628 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil4,974 km3,091 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan5,641 km3,505 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru6,830 km4,244 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico7,626 km4,738 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India9,784 km6,079 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China12,297 km7,641 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Bakau New Town shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Banjul and Gambia. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Banjul Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Banjul, including major hub cities.
✈️ Gambia Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Gambia.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Bakau New Town, Gambia runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type G socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Bakau New Town and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Bakau New Town.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
GType G: Three rectangular pins
States By Alphabets

🧭 Bakau New Town's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Bakau New Town

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Bakau New Town. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Bakau New Town — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Bakau New Town

Bakau New Town keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Gambia. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Bakau New Town

The closest airport to Bakau New Town is Banjul International Airport (BJL), about 15 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Bakau New Town From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Bakau New Town needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Bakau New Town gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Bakau New Town

Bakau New Town rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Bakau New Town — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Bakau New Town

ℹ️ Bakau New Town OverviewSee the full profile of Bakau New Town — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Bakau New Town MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Bakau New Town for distance and direction.
💰 Bakau New Town CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Bakau New Town

What side of the road do people drive on in Bakau New Town?

Bakau New Town, like the rest of Gambia, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Bakau New Town use?

Bakau New Town runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type G sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Bakau New Town?

In Bakau New Town, reach police on 117, ambulance on 116, fire brigade on 118. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Bakau New Town?

Banjul International Airport (BJL) is the nearest airport to Bakau New Town, about 15 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Bakau New Town in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Bakau New Town runs on Greenwich Mean Time (UTC +00:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Bakau New Town?

Bakau New Town shares the official and regional languages of Banjul and Gambia — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Bakau New Town?

No — Bakau New Town uses the Gambian dalasi (GMD), symbol D. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Bakau New Town currency page for live rates.