Yamoussoukro, Lacs District, Ivory Coast uses Africa/Abidjan, currently GMT (UTC+00:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Yamoussoukro is the capital of the Ivory Coast, with a population of about 275,700. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.
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Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
The city's spacious, planned layout spreads government buildings and main sights further apart than in a typical dense capital, so a car or taxi is useful for getting between them. Staying near the central boulevards keeps the main sights within reasonable reach.
The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, one of the largest churches in the world, dominates the skyline and is best photographed in the soft light of early morning. The city's wide, quiet boulevards offer an unusual contrast to the more crowded streets of Abidjan.
Taxis are the most practical way to get around this spread-out city, as distances between sights can be considerable on foot. Shared taxis and minibuses also connect to surrounding towns.
The drier months, roughly November through March, generally offer more comfortable, less humid conditions than the heart of the rainy season from April through October. Temperatures stay warm year-round given the tropical climate.
Ivory Coast uses the XOF, calling code +225.
The West African CFA franc is the local currency, and French is the official language, alongside numerous local languages spoken across the country. A warm, unhurried greeting is customary before getting down to business.
