Abidjan keeps UTC+0 (GMT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Abidjan and your time
Abidjan at a glance
| Country | Côte d’Ivoire |
|---|---|
| Region | Abidjan Autonomous District |
| Time zone | Africa/Abidjan |
| Abbreviation now | GMT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 5.35° N, 4.00° W |
Which time zone Abidjan uses
Abidjan follows the Africa/Abidjan time zone and stays on UTC+0 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Abidjan is on the same time as the rest of Côte d’Ivoire, including the capital, Yamoussoukro.
Clock changes in Abidjan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Abidjan for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Abidjan is
Take 9:00 AM in Abidjan: the clock reads 4:00 AM in New York, 8:00 PM in Sydney and 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 7 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 10 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
Abidjan never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Abidjan
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Abidjan last between 11 hours 49 minutes and 12 hours 26 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Abidjan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:20 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:05 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:05 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:20 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 49 min |
Clock time and sun time in Abidjan
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Abidjan: solar noon falls at about 12:15 PM on standard time.
Cities near Abidjan
All the places listed below keep the same time as Abidjan.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dabou | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Divo | 159 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Abengourou | 163 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Daoukro | 190 km (118 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yamoussoukro | 216 km (134 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gagnoa | 232 km (144 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Takoradze (Ghana) | 253 km (157 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sinfra | 254 km (158 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Abidjan today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- London (United Kingdom)
- Dublin (Ireland)
- Lisbon (Portugal)
- Saint Helier (Jersey)
- Douglas (Isle of Man)
- St Peter Port (Guernsey)
More cities in Côte d’Ivoire
All time zones and cities in Côte d’Ivoire
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Abidjan in?
Abidjan uses the Africa/Abidjan time zone, which is UTC+0 (GMT) all year.
Does Abidjan use daylight saving time?
No. Abidjan stays on UTC+0 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Abidjan and New York?
Abidjan is 5 hours ahead of New York in January and 4 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Abidjan does not.
Is Abidjan on the same time as Yamoussoukro?
Yes. Abidjan and Yamoussoukro both use UTC+0 right now.
How long is the longest day in Abidjan?
About 12 hours 26 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 49 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.