Abidjan in numbers
- Coordinates
- 5.3544, -4.0017
- Population
- 6 321 017
- Country
- Ivory Coast, Africa
- Capital
- Yamoussoukro — 216 km away
- Same name
- 1 more places in the world share this name
Abidjan observes Greenwich Mean Time throughout the year. Pair its local clock with sunrise, sunset, and weather details to plan conversations, journeys, waterfront activities, and everyday errands in Ivory Coast’s Abidjan Autonomous District.
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Friday, 4 September 2026
UTC+0 · Africa/Abidjan
Local time in Abidjan
UTC+0 · no daylight saving time
Sunrise 06:10 Solar noon 12:17 Sunset 18:23 Daylight 12 h 12 min Night 11 h 48 min Civil twilight 05:49 – 18:44
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Abidjan uses Greenwich Mean Time, corresponding to Coordinated Universal Time with no added hour. Ivory Coast does not currently observe daylight saving time, so Abidjan’s civil clock remains on the same standard year-round.
This consistency simplifies local planning, but international differences are not always fixed. A city elsewhere may advance or delay its clocks during part of the year, changing its relationship with Abidjan even though the time in Abidjan has not moved.
State “Abidjan time” when confirming a cross-border appointment. Check whether the other city is currently observing seasonal time. Include the day when a call falls near midnight for either participant.
Abidjan keeps its clock steady; it is often everyone else’s clock that makes the meeting complicated.
The sunrise and sunset entries identify the calculated moments when the Sun crosses the horizon. They are useful anchors for morning departures, outdoor work, waterfront plans, and deciding whether a return journey will take place in daylight.
Dawn brings increasing light before sunrise, and dusk continues after sunset. Anyone planning around visibility should therefore distinguish a published solar event from the broader period of twilight. Clouds can reduce brightness even when the Sun is technically above the horizon.
The listed times are calculations for the area, not promises of an unobstructed view. Buildings, vegetation, terrain, haze, and the precise observation point affect when a person actually sees the solar disc.
Weather conditions complete the daily picture. Temperature alone cannot describe comfort: humidity, wind, rainfall, cloud cover, and direct sunshine all influence how it feels outside. A recent observation is more valuable than an older reading when conditions are changing.
Start with the current temperature and condition. Check precipitation expectations for the hours you will be travelling. Consider humidity and wind when choosing clothing. Use visibility information when a journey depends on a clear view.
Revisit the forecast before departure. A forecast covers an area, while a shower may be local. Conditions near the lagoon or coast can also feel different from those farther inland. Looking outside remains a sensible final check, especially for a short-notice outdoor plan.