Current local time in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
The live clock above shows the time in Abidjan. Abidjan is in the Africa/Abidjan time zone, UTC+0 right now (GMT).
| Country | Côte d’Ivoire |
|---|---|
| Region | Lagunes |
| Population | about 3.5 million |
| Coordinates | 5.32° N, 4.04° W |
| Time zone | Africa/Abidjan |
| Abbreviation | GMT |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Abidjan doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+0 (GMT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:20 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:04 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| September equinox | 6:05 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:19 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 48 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Abidjan at about 12:25 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 16 minutes ahead of the sun, because Abidjan sits at 4.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 0.0° E.
Abidjan time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Abidjan |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 hours behind in Jan, 4 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 1 hour ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 4 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 5.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 8 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 9 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 11 hours ahead in Jan, 10 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Abidjan |
|---|---|---|
| Divo | 157 km (98 mi) | same time |
| Yamoussoukro | 215 km (134 mi) | same time |
| Gagnoa | 224 km (139 mi) | same time |
| Sekondi, Ghana | 262 km (163 mi) | same time |
| Obuasi, Ghana | 281 km (174 mi) | same time |
| Bouake | 285 km (177 mi) | same time |
| San-Pedro | 294 km (183 mi) | same time |
| Kumasi, Ghana | 307 km (191 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Côte d’Ivoire
Questions people ask
What time zone is Abidjan in?
Abidjan is in the Africa/Abidjan time zone, UTC+0, all year.
Does Abidjan have daylight saving time?
Abidjan doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+0 (GMT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Abidjan when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Abidjan's clocks follow a zone centred on 0.0° E, so on standard time they run about 16 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).