Bouake in numbers
- Coordinates
- 7.6939, -5.0303
- Population
- 832 371
- Country
- Ivory Coast, Africa
- Capital
- Yamoussoukro — 101 km away
- Same name
- 2 more places in the world share this name
Bouake follows Greenwich Mean Time throughout the year. Use the local clock together with today’s sunrise, sunset, and weather details to understand the day in this city in Vallée du Bandama District, Ivory Coast.
Bouake, Ivory Coast
Saturday, 17 October 2026
UTC+0 · Africa/Abidjan
Local time in Bouake
UTC+0 · no daylight saving time
Sunrise 6:08 AM Solar noon 12:07 PM Sunset 6:05 PM Daylight 11 h 57 min Night 12 h 03 min Civil twilight 5:47 AM – 6:26 PM
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Bouake uses the same civil time as the rest of Ivory Coast. The country does not change its clocks seasonally, so the relationship between Bouake and places that also remain on Greenwich Mean Time stays straightforward.
Differences with cities elsewhere may still change during the year when those cities enter or leave daylight saving time. Before arranging a call, check the displayed local time in both locations instead of relying on a difference remembered from an earlier month.
Read the current Bouake time directly from the live clock. Check the date as well as the hour when contacting someone across several time zones. Allow for seasonal clock changes at the other end of an international call.
Use the local forecast when timing an outdoor meeting or journey. A steady clock is helpful; it cannot, however, persuade every appointment to begin on time.
Sunrise and sunset indicate when the sun crosses the horizon, making them useful for planning travel, exercise, photography, and work outside. The listed times are local to Bouake, so they can be compared directly with the city clock.
Daylight does not begin suddenly at sunrise or disappear completely at sunset. Twilight creates a gradual transition on either side. Buildings, trees, cloud, and the surrounding landscape can also affect when direct sunlight becomes visible from a particular street or property.
The length and timing of daylight vary over the year. If an activity depends on natural light, use the entry for the intended date rather than treating today’s sunrise or sunset as a permanent schedule.
The current weather describes conditions observed or estimated near Bouake, while the forecast sets out what may follow. Temperature is only one part of the picture. Cloud, rain, wind, humidity, and visibility can all change how suitable a particular hour feels.
Start with the local time to establish when conditions apply. Compare the forecast period with the planned departure and return. Review rain and wind information for exposed activities. Check again close to departure because forecasts can change.
Sunrise does not guarantee clear skies, and sunset does not guarantee cooler or drier conditions. Treat daylight and weather as related planning information, not as substitutes for one another.