Time in Ivory Coast - Time Zones

Ivory Coast Quick Facts

🏛️ Capital City

Yamoussoukro

👥 Population

27M

💰 Currency

CFA West African CFA Franc

📞 Phone Code

+225

🗣️ Official Languages

French

🕐 Time Zones in Ivory Coast

GMT (UTC+0)

Ivory Coast uses Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0). Yamoussoukro is the political capital, Abidjan is the economic capital.

Daylight Saving Time observance in Ivory Coast varies. Check current local time using our tool to ensure accuracy, especially during spring and autumn when DST transitions typically occur.

🏙️ Major Cities in Ivory Coast (1 cities)

Yamoussoukro

Abidjan

Click on any city to see detailed local time, sunrise/sunset times, and weather information.

📞 Best Time to Call Ivory Coast

When calling Ivory Coast, consider the time zone difference of GMT (UTC+0). Business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time. Use our time converter tool to find the optimal calling time from your location.

Standard business hours in Ivory Coast are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.

✈️ Time-Related Travel Tips for Ivory Coast

When planning your trip to Ivory Coast, factor in the time zone change and allow time to adjust. Local business hours, cultural customs around punctuality, and communication styles may differ from your home country. Download offline maps and translation apps before traveling.

🎯 Interesting Facts About Time in Ivory Coast

•Despite its size, Ivory Coast uses only one time zone, simplifying scheduling across the entire country.
•The capital Yamoussoukro is the political center of Ivory Coast with a total national population of 27M.
•Time zone boundaries don't always follow geographical lines - they're often adjusted for political, economic, or practical reasons.
•The concept of standardized time zones was developed in the 19th century with the expansion of railways, replacing local solar time.

About Time in Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast uses a single time zone (GMT (UTC+0)). This makes it relatively straightforward to coordinate times across the country.

The capital city Yamoussoukro serves as the political and often economic center of Ivory Coast. Major business activities are spread across cities including Yamoussoukro.

When planning international calls, video conferences, or business meetings with contacts in Ivory Coast, it's important to consider the time zone difference. GMT (UTC+0) is the most commonly referenced time zone for Ivory Coast.

Ivory Coast uses the West African CFA Franc (CFA) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +225.The official language is French.

🏙️ Cities in Ivory Coast

Explore local time in 1 city across Ivory Coast

Yamoussoukro

Abidjan

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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Ivory Coast

What time zone is Ivory Coast in?

Ivory Coast uses GMT (UTC+0). The capital Yamoussoukro uses GMT (UTC+0).

Does Ivory Coast observe Daylight Saving Time?

Daylight Saving Time observance in Ivory Coast varies. Check current local time using our tool to ensure accuracy, especially during spring and autumn when DST transitions typically occur.

What is the best time to call Ivory Coast from the US?

When calling Ivory Coast, consider the time zone difference of GMT (UTC+0). Business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time. Use our time converter tool to find the optimal calling time from your location.

What are typical business hours in Ivory Coast?

Standard business hours in Ivory Coast are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.