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Current Date And Time In Fass, Gambia

Sunday, 26 July 2026
04:08:15 GMT
Currency: Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 826

✈️ Fass, Central River, Gambia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Fass, Central River, 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 Fass.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Fass 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 Fass — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Gambia, which includes Fass, 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 Fass.

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 Fass. 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 Fass.

🚔
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 Fass for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Fass
Regional Airport • KLC
Kaolack Airport
Kaolack, SN
113
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Fass From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Fass 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)4,212 km2,617 mi~ 5h 42m
London (United Kingdom)4,401 km2,735 mi~ 5h 56m
New York (United States)6,408 km3,982 mi~ 8h 17m
Toronto (Canada)6,896 km4,285 mi~ 8h 52m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)7,405 km4,601 mi~ 9h 28m
Los Angeles (United States)10,325 km6,416 mi~ 12h 54m
Singapore (Singapore)13,077 km8,126 mi~ 16h 08m
Tokyo (Japan)13,904 km8,640 mi~ 17h 06m
Auckland (New Zealand)17,272 km10,733 mi~ 21h 04m
Sydney (Australia)17,389 km10,805 mi~ 21h 12m

✈ 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 Fass, 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 Fass 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 Time4:08 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Fass to Major World Cities

It is currently 4:08 AM on Sunday in Fass. 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 Fass 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 Fass
New York (United States)Sun, 12:08 AM4h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:08 PM7h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 12:08 AM4h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 5:08 AM1h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 6:08 AM2h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 8:08 AM4h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:08 PM8h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:08 PM9h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:08 PM10h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:08 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 Fass — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Fass 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 Fass

Knowing which languages are used in Fass 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 Fass. 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
Kass Wollof (Central River, Gambia)9 mi15 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Karantaba (Central River, Gambia)9 mi15 kmSSE
⬆️
Dingirie (Central River, Gambia)10 mi17 kmESE
⬆️
Bati Ndar (Central River, Gambia)11 mi18 kmSW
⬆️
Pateh Sam (Central River, Gambia)13 mi20 kmSouth (S)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Fass

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Fass is the Colosseum (Italy), about 4,098 km away. Straight-line distances from Fass to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy4,098 km2,546 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,107 km3,174 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan5,470 km3,399 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru7,005 km4,353 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico7,782 km4,835 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India9,612 km5,972 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China12,162 km7,557 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

Fass shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Central River and Gambia. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Fass, 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 Fass and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Fass.

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

🧭 Fass's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Fass

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Fass. 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 Fass — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Fass

Fass 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 Fass

The closest airport to Fass is Kaolack Airport (KLC), about 113 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 Fass From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Fass 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 Fass gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Fass

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

🔎 Explore More About Fass

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Fass

What side of the road do people drive on in Fass?

Fass, 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 Fass use?

Fass 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 Fass?

In Fass, 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 Fass?

Kaolack Airport (KLC) is the nearest airport to Fass, about 113 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Fass in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Fass 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 Fass?

Fass shares the official and regional languages of Central River 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 Fass?

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