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Bwiam, Western, Gambia – Gambia Flag

Current Date And Time In Bwiam, Gambia

Sunday, 26 July 2026
12:38:38 GMT
State: Western
Currency: Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 3,834

✈️ Bwiam, Western, Gambia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Bwiam, Western, 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 Bwiam.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Gambia, which includes Bwiam, 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 Bwiam.

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 Bwiam. 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 Bwiam.

🚔
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 Bwiam for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Bwiam
International Airport • BJL
Banjul International Airport
Banjul (Yundum), GM
62
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Bwiam From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Bwiam 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)4,308 km2,677 mi~ 5h 49m
London (United Kingdom)4,490 km2,790 mi~ 6h 02m
New York (United States)6,364 km3,954 mi~ 8h 14m
Toronto (Canada)6,857 km4,261 mi~ 8h 49m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)7,531 km4,679 mi~ 9h 37m
Los Angeles (United States)10,273 km6,383 mi~ 12h 50m
Singapore (Singapore)13,196 km8,199 mi~ 16h 16m
Tokyo (Japan)14,007 km8,704 mi~ 17h 14m
Auckland (New Zealand)17,176 km10,673 mi~ 20h 57m
Sydney (Australia)17,386 km10,803 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 Bwiam, 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 Bwiam 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 Time12:38 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Bwiam to Major World Cities

It is currently 12:38 PM on Sunday in Bwiam. 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 Bwiam 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 Bwiam
New York (United States)Sun, 8:38 AM4h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 5:38 AM7h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 8:38 AM4h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 1:38 PM1h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 2:38 PM2h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 4:38 PM4h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 8:38 PM8h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 9:38 PM9h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 10:38 PM10h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 12:38 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 Bwiam — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Bwiam 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 84.17
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 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Bwiam

Knowing which languages are used in Bwiam 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 Bwiam. 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
Mayork (Western, Gambia)8 mi13 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Keneba (Lower River, Gambia)8 mi13 kmNE
⬆️
Janneh Kunda (Lower River, Gambia)11 mi17 kmNNW
⬆️
Jali (Lower River, Gambia)11 mi18 kmNE
⬆️
Tankular (Lower River, Gambia)13 mi21 kmNNE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Bwiam

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Bwiam is the Colosseum (Italy), about 4,213 km away. Straight-line distances from Bwiam to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy4,213 km2,618 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil4,991 km3,101 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan5,597 km3,478 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru6,879 km4,274 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico7,695 km4,782 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India9,738 km6,051 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China12,279 km7,630 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Bwiam

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Bwiam

Bwiam 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 Bwiam

The closest airport to Bwiam is Banjul International Airport (BJL), about 62 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 Bwiam From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Bwiam

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

🔎 Explore More About Bwiam

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Bwiam

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

Bwiam, 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 Bwiam use?

Bwiam 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 Bwiam?

In Bwiam, 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 Bwiam?

Banjul International Airport (BJL) is the nearest airport to Bwiam, about 62 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Bwiam 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 Bwiam?

Bwiam shares the official and regional languages of Western 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 Bwiam?

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