Time in Coast Abidjan, Ivory now
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GMT
Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+0
No DST
Abidjan
Lagunes, Ivory Coast
29 Jul 2026
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Ivory: common questions
What is the current time in Abidjan, Ivory Coast?
Abidjan operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is UTC+0. To find the current time in Abidjan, add 0 hours to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) (it's the same as UTC). Ivory Coast does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the time remains consistent throughout the year.
Does Abidjan, Ivory Coast observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Abidjan and the rest of Ivory Coast do not observe Daylight Saving Time. The country stays on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is UTC+0, throughout the year.
What is the time difference between Abidjan and major world cities?
London (GMT/BST): Abidjan is the same time as London when the UK is on GMT (winter), and 1 hour behind when the UK is on BST (summer).
New York (EST/EDT): Abidjan is 5 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 4 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).
Tokyo (JST): Abidjan is 9 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
New York (EST/EDT): Abidjan is 5 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 4 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).
Tokyo (JST): Abidjan is 9 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
What are other major cities in Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast's major cities include Bouaké, Daloa, Korhogo, and Yamoussoukro (the political capital). Abidjan is the economic capital and largest city.
What is Abidjan, Ivory Coast known for?
Abidjan is Ivory Coast's economic capital and largest city, known for its modern skyline, the Banco National Park, the St. Paul's Cathedral, vibrant markets, and as a major port and commercial center. The city is also famous for its lively music scene (home to zouglou and coupé-décalé), beautiful lagoons, and as the 'Paris of West Africa' due to its French colonial architecture and cosmopolitan atmosphere.