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Aboumi, Haut-Ogooué, Gabon – Gabon Flag

Current Date And Time In Aboumi, Gabon

Saturday, 25 July 2026
18:03:51 WAT
Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 1,050
District: Bayi-Brikolo

✈️ Aboumi, Haut-Ogooué, Gabon - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Aboumi, Haut-Ogooué, Gabon using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Aboumi.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Aboumi with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Aboumi — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Gabon, which includes Aboumi, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Gabon before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Gabon's time zone +01:00, country calling code +241 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .GA. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Aboumi.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+01:00
📞 Country Calling Code+241
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.GA

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Gabon — police 1730, ambulance 1300, fire brigade 18. Store these in your phone before you reach Aboumi. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Aboumi.

🚔
Police
1730
🚑
Ambulance
1300
🚒
Fire
18

📊 Gabon At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Gabon — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.706
High
👤
Life Expectancy
68.5
years
📚
Literacy Rate
88.9%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$8,230
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
20.0%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Gabon development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Aboumi for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Aboumi
Regional Airport • OKN
Okondja Airport
Okondja, GA
52
km away
Nearest to Franceville (Capital)
Regional Airport • MVB
M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport
Franceville, GA
16
km from Franceville

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Aboumi's exact coordinates, or Franceville's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Aboumi From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Aboumi to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)5,273 km3,277 mi~ 6h 57m
Paris (France)5,621 km3,493 mi~ 7h 22m
London (United Kingdom)5,954 km3,699 mi~ 7h 45m
New York (United States)9,899 km6,151 mi~ 12h 24m
Singapore (Singapore)9,974 km6,197 mi~ 12h 29m
Toronto (Canada)10,341 km6,426 mi~ 12h 55m
Tokyo (Japan)13,186 km8,194 mi~ 16h 16m
Los Angeles (United States)13,832 km8,595 mi~ 17h 01m
Sydney (Australia)14,120 km8,774 mi~ 17h 22m
Auckland (New Zealand)15,391 km9,564 mi~ 18h 51m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Aboumi, Gabon is set to West Africa Time (WAT) with a current offset of UTC +01:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Aboumi requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneWest Africa Time (WAT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +01:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time6:03 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Aboumi to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:03 PM on Saturday in Aboumi. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Aboumi right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Aboumi
New York (United States)Sat, 1:03 PM5h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 10:03 AM8h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 1:03 PM5h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 6:03 PMSame time
Paris (France)Sat, 7:03 PM1h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 9:03 PM3h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 1:03 AM7h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 2:03 AM8h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 3:03 AM9h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 5:03 AM11h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Aboumi — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Aboumi is the Central African CFA franc (XAF), written as Fr. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
Fr 576.59
XAF
€ 1 Euro
Fr 655.96
XAF
£ 1 British Pound
Fr 767.99
XAF
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Fr 402.46
XAF
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Fr 408.86
XAF

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Aboumi

Knowing which languages are used in Aboumi helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
French

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Aboumi. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Onga (Haut-Ogooué, Gabon)14 mi22 kmESE
⬆️
Okondja (Haut-Ogooué, Gabon)32 mi51 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Akiéni (Haut-Ogooué, Gabon)40 mi65 kmSSW
⬆️
Kellé (Cuvette-Ouest, Republic Of The Congo)48 mi77 kmNNE
⬆️
Ewo (Cuvette-Ouest, Republic Of The Congo)49 mi79 kmESE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Aboumi

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Aboumi is the Petra (Jordan), about 4,118 km away. Straight-line distances from Aboumi to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan4,118 km2,559 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy4,734 km2,941 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil6,663 km4,140 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India7,482 km4,649 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru9,632 km5,985 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China11,059 km6,871 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,354 km7,055 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Aboumi shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Haut-Ogooué and Gabon. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Haut-Ogooué Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Haut-Ogooué, including major hub cities.
✈️ Gabon Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Gabon.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Aboumi, Gabon runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/E socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Aboumi and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Aboumi.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
EType E: Two round pins + hole
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🧭 Aboumi's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Aboumi

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Aboumi. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Aboumi — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Aboumi

Aboumi keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Gabon. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Aboumi

The closest airport to Aboumi is Okondja Airport (OKN), about 52 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Aboumi From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Aboumi needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Aboumi gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Aboumi

Aboumi rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Aboumi — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Aboumi

ℹ️ Aboumi OverviewSee the full profile of Aboumi — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Aboumi MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Aboumi for distance and direction.
💰 Aboumi CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Aboumi

What side of the road do people drive on in Aboumi?

Aboumi, like the rest of Gabon, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Aboumi use?

Aboumi runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/E sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Aboumi?

In Aboumi, reach police on 1730, ambulance on 1300, fire brigade on 18. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Aboumi?

Okondja Airport (OKN) is the nearest airport to Aboumi, about 52 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Aboumi in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Aboumi runs on West Africa Time (UTC +01:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Aboumi?

Aboumi shares the official and regional languages of Haut-Ogooué and Gabon — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Aboumi?

No — Aboumi uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), symbol Fr. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Aboumi currency page for live rates.