Current time in Yamoussoukro
The current time in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast is shown live on this page. Yamoussoukro is in the Africa/Abidjan timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+00:00 (GMT). Yamoussoukro does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset of UTC+00:00 remains constant year-round. Yamoussoukro has a population of approximately 299,243 people. Yamoussoukro uses XOF and the international calling code for Ivory Coast is ++225. Other cities in the same timezone include Abidjan.
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Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast
Timezone
Africa/Abidjan
UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Standard
GMT
DST
No regular shift
Local time guide
Time in Yamoussoukro for calls, travel, and planning
Use this page when you need the live local time in Yamoussoukro for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 1 hour ahead of Yamoussoukro. New York is currently 4 hours behind Yamoussoukro.
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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
Calling Code
+225
Nearest timezone boundary
Closest city in a different timezone
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Accra, approximately 580 km away. Accra uses the Africa/Accra timezone. When it is the current time in Yamoussoukro, the time in Accra is different by 0 hours.
City profile
Useful local details for Yamoussoukro
Yamoussoukro 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 299,243, ranking it #390 in Ivory Coast by size. For timezone purposes, Yamoussoukro 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
Yamoussoukro 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 Yamoussoukro
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Yamoussoukro. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Approximate daylight in Yamoussoukro
Based on Yamoussoukro's latitude (6.8°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 12.4 hours, with sunrise around 5:48 AM and sunset around 6:12 PM. Being near the equator, Yamoussoukro experiences relatively consistent daylight year-round, with only small seasonal variation.
Best time to call
Planning calls with Yamoussoukro
For work calls, the standard business window in Yamoussoukro 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 Yamoussoukro (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 Yamoussoukro time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Yamoussoukro and London is 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Yamoussoukro time (8 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Yamoussoukro 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, Yamoussoukro uses XOF and the calling code for Ivory Coast is +225. Languages spoken here include French. The city has a population of around 299,243, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 580 km away at Accra (GMT). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
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Cities near Yamoussoukro in different timezones
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Cities Sharing Africa/Abidjan
Abidjan share the Africa/Abidjan timezone with Yamoussoukro. 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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