Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Abidjan, it's that in Da Nang.
When it's 8:00 am in Abidjan, it's 3:00 pm in Da Nang — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Abidjan, it's 5:00 pm in Da Nang — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Abidjan, it's 7:00 pm in Da Nang — evening there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Abidjan, it's 10:00 pm in Da Nang — night there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Abidjan, it's 12:00 am in Da Nang — late night there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Abidjan, it's 4:00 am in Da Nang — late night there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Abidjan uses the XOF (Fr) and Da Nang uses the VND (₫). Language shifts too — French in Abidjan, Vietnamese in Da Nang. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Capital
- Yamoussoukro
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF · Fr)
- Language
- French
- Calling code
- +225
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Vietnam
- Capital
- Hanoi
- Currency
- Vietnamese đồng (VND · ₫)
- Language
- Vietnamese
- Calling code
- +84
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Abidjan and Da Nang?
Abidjan is 7 hours ahead of Da Nang. Abidjan runs on GMT+0 and Da Nang on GMT+7. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Abidjan, what time is it in Da Nang?
10:00 am in Abidjan is 5:00 pm in Da Nang on the same day — afternoon there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Abidjan, what time is it in Da Nang?
3:00 pm in Abidjan is 10:00 pm in Da Nang on the same day — night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 1 hour where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Abidjan from Da Nang?
About 12,190 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 14h 50m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Abidjan and Da Nang use?
Abidjan uses the West African CFA franc (XOF, Fr); Da Nang uses the Vietnamese đồng (VND, ₫). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Abidjan from Da Nang?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +225, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Abidjan and Da Nang?
Abidjan primarily speaks French; Da Nang speaks Vietnamese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Abidjan and Da Nang drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.