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Current Date And Time In Bakadagy, Gambia

Sunday, 26 July 2026
20:53:57 GMT
Currency: Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 1,979

✈️ Bakadagy, Upper River, Gambia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Bakadagy, Upper 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 Bakadagy.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Gambia, which includes Bakadagy, 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 Bakadagy.

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 Bakadagy. 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 Bakadagy.

🚔
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 Bakadagy for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Bakadagy
Regional Airport • TUD
Tambacounda Airport
Tambacounda, SN
93
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Bakadagy From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Bakadagy 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)4,242 km2,636 mi~ 5h 44m
London (United Kingdom)4,437 km2,757 mi~ 5h 58m
New York (United States)6,501 km4,039 mi~ 8h 24m
Toronto (Canada)6,988 km4,342 mi~ 8h 58m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)7,357 km4,572 mi~ 9h 24m
Los Angeles (United States)10,418 km6,473 mi~ 13h
Singapore (Singapore)13,012 km8,086 mi~ 16h 04m
Tokyo (Japan)13,923 km8,651 mi~ 17h 08m
Auckland (New Zealand)17,243 km10,714 mi~ 21h 02m
Sydney (Australia)17,304 km10,752 mi~ 21h 06m

✈ 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 Bakadagy, 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 Bakadagy 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 Time8:53 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Bakadagy to Major World Cities

It is currently 8:53 PM on Sunday in Bakadagy. 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 Bakadagy 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 Bakadagy
New York (United States)Sun, 4:53 PM4h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 1:53 PM7h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 4:53 PM4h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 9:53 PM1h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 10:53 PM2h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 12:53 AM4h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 4:53 AM8h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 5:53 AM9h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 6:53 AM10h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 8:53 AM12h 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 Bakadagy — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Bakadagy 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 84.32
GMD
£ 1 British Pound
D 98.67
GMD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
D 51.80
GMD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
D 52.52
GMD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Bakadagy

Knowing which languages are used in Bakadagy 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 Bakadagy. 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
Jababa (Upper River, Gambia)5 mi8 kmNNE
⬆️
Daba Kunda (Upper River, Gambia)6 mi9 kmENE
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Diabugu (Upper River, Gambia)6 mi9 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Demba Kunda (Upper River, Gambia)9 mi14 kmESE
⬆️
Alohungari (Upper River, Gambia)10 mi16 kmEast (E)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Bakadagy

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Bakadagy is the Colosseum (Italy), about 4,102 km away. Straight-line distances from Bakadagy to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy4,102 km2,549 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,109 km3,174 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan5,432 km3,375 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru7,052 km4,382 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico7,869 km4,890 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India9,571 km5,947 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China12,161 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
GType G: Three rectangular pins
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🧭 Bakadagy's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Bakadagy

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Bakadagy

Bakadagy 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 Bakadagy

The closest airport to Bakadagy is Tambacounda Airport (TUD), about 93 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 Bakadagy From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Bakadagy

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

🔎 Explore More About Bakadagy

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Bakadagy

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

Bakadagy, 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 Bakadagy use?

Bakadagy 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 Bakadagy?

In Bakadagy, 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 Bakadagy?

Tambacounda Airport (TUD) is the nearest airport to Bakadagy, about 93 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Bakadagy 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 Bakadagy?

Bakadagy shares the official and regional languages of Upper 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 Bakadagy?

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