Current time in Abidjan
The current time in Abidjan, Ivory Coast is shown live on this page. Abidjan is in the Africa/Abidjan timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+00:00 (GMT). Abidjan does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset of UTC+00:00 remains constant year-round. Abidjan has a population of approximately 4.4M people. Abidjan uses XOF and the international calling code for Ivory Coast is ++225. Other cities in the same timezone include Yamoussoukro.
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Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Timezone
Africa/Abidjan
UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Standard
GMT
DST
No regular shift
Local time guide
Time in Abidjan for calls, travel, and planning
Use this page when you need the live local time in Abidjan for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 1 hour ahead of Abidjan. New York is currently 4 hours behind Abidjan.
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Timezone
Africa/Abidjan
UTC Offset
UTC+00:00
Abbreviation
GMT
DST
Not active
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Country
Ivory Coast
State / Area
Abidjan
Calling Code
+225
Nearest timezone boundary
Closest city in a different timezone
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Accra, approximately 424 km away. Accra uses the Africa/Accra timezone. When it is the current time in Abidjan, the time in Accra is different by 0 hours.
City profile
Useful local details for Abidjan
Abidjan is located in Ivory Coast, Ivory Coast, in the Africa continent. The primary language spoken here is French. The city has a population of approximately 4.4M, ranking it #57 in Ivory Coast by size. For timezone purposes, Abidjan uses Africa/Abidjan (UTC+00:00). It does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays consistent year-round.
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Daylight Saving Time
Abidjan does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Abidjan does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
When it is midnight in Abidjan
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Abidjan. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Approximate daylight in Abidjan
Based on Abidjan's latitude (5.4°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 12.3 hours, with sunrise around 5:51 AM and sunset around 6:09 PM. Being near the equator, Abidjan experiences relatively consistent daylight year-round, with only small seasonal variation.
Best time to call
Planning calls with Abidjan
For work calls, the standard business window in Abidjan is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Abidjan (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 10:00 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 8 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Abidjan time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Abidjan and London is 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Abidjan time (8 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Abidjan does not observe DST, so its UTC offset of UTC+00:00 stays constant year-round. This makes it a reliable reference point for long-term scheduling.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Abidjan uses XOF and the calling code for Ivory Coast is +225. Languages spoken here include French. The city has a population of around 4.4M, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 424 km away at Accra (GMT). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
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Cities near Abidjan in different timezones
The closest cities that operate in a different timezone than Abidjan. Useful for understanding where the timezone boundary falls and how local times differ just a short distance away.
Same timezone
Cities Sharing Africa/Abidjan
Yamoussoukro share the Africa/Abidjan timezone with Abidjan. These cities have the same current offset and follow the same daylight saving schedule, so they are useful alternatives when comparing local time across the region.
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