Current Time in Bamako

Daily schedule of a person living in Mali

Time (local time)	Activities
5:30-6:30	Many people wake up, pray, get ready, and have a light breakfast.
6:30-8:30	Travel time to work or to the market. This is the time when there is a lot of traffic and the town comes to life.
8:30-12:00	Morning work hours. Public institutions and companies start to operate in earnest.
12:00-14:00	Lunch and break. Many people return home to eat and avoid the heat.
14:00-16:00	As the heat reaches its peak during the day, many people are less active and take breaks.
16:00-18:00	The sunlight becomes less intense, and many people start going out and going to work again.
18:00-20:00	Time to get home and have dinner. Time to spend time with family and watch TV.
20:00-22:00	Time to relax and get ready for bed. Many people read, chat, pray, etc.
22:00-5:30	Bedtime. Many people go to bed early to prepare for the early morning routine.

Time (local time)	Activities
5:30-6:30	Wake up, change into uniform, have breakfast, and get ready for school.
6:30-7:30	Walking or cycling to school. Some students in rural areas leave earlier.
7:30-12:00	Class time. Major subjects are often concentrated in the morning.
12:00-14:00	Return home and have lunch. If there are afternoon classes, take a break.
14:00-16:00	Afternoon classes or home study. Due to the heat, extracurricular activities are kept to a minimum.
16:00-18:00	Homework and play time. Activities such as playing with friends and helping out can be seen.
18:00-20:00	Dinner with family, prayer time. This is also a time to watch TV and talk.
20:00-22:00	Getting ready for bed. Many students go to bed early to prepare for the next day's school.
22:00-5:30	Bedtime. This is the time to get a good night's rest and maintain a healthy lifestyle.