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Current Date And Time In Benou, Ivory Coast

Sunday, 26 July 2026
18:51:16 GMT
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 2,312
District: Marahoué

✈️ Benou, Sassandra-Marahoue, Ivory Coast - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Benou, Sassandra-Marahoue, Ivory Coast 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 Benou.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Benou 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 Benou — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Ivory Coast, which includes Benou, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Ivory Coast before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Ivory Coast's time zone +00:00, country calling code +225 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .CI. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Benou.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+00:00
📞 Country Calling Code+225
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.CI

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Ivory Coast — police 110, ambulance 185, fire brigade 180. Store these in your phone before you reach Benou. 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 Benou.

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Police
110
🚑
Ambulance
185
🚒
Fire
180

📊 Ivory Coast At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.550
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
62.1
years
📚
Literacy Rate
50.0%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$2,728
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
2.3%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

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

Nearest to Benou
International Airport • ASK
Yamoussoukro International Airport
Yamoussoukro, CI
52
km away
Nearest to Daloa (Capital)
Regional Airport • DJO
Daloa Airport
10
km from Daloa

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

✈️ How Far Is Benou From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Benou 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
Paris (France)4,727 km2,937 mi~ 6h 19m
London (United Kingdom)4,986 km3,098 mi~ 6h 37m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)6,779 km4,212 mi~ 8h 44m
New York (United States)7,673 km4,768 mi~ 9h 47m
Toronto (Canada)8,156 km5,068 mi~ 10h 21m
Los Angeles (United States)11,592 km7,203 mi~ 14h 23m
Singapore (Singapore)12,157 km7,554 mi~ 15h 03m
Tokyo (Japan)14,061 km8,737 mi~ 17h 18m
Sydney (Australia)16,201 km10,067 mi~ 19h 49m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,686 km10,368 mi~ 20h 23m

✈ 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 Benou, Ivory Coast is set to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) with a current offset of UTC +00:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Benou requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneGreenwich Mean Time (GMT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +00:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time6:51 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Benou to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:51 PM on Sunday in Benou. 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 Benou 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 Benou
New York (United States)Sun, 2:51 PM4h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 11:51 AM7h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 2:51 PM4h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 7:51 PM1h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 8:51 PM2h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 10:51 PM4h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 2:51 AM8h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 3:51 AM9h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 4:51 AM10h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 6:51 AM12h 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 Benou — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Benou is the West African CFA franc (XOF), 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 576.72
XOF
€ 1 Euro
Fr 655.96
XOF
£ 1 British Pound
Fr 768.16
XOF
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Fr 402.55
XOF
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Fr 408.95
XOF

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Benou

Knowing which languages are used in Benou 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
National language(s):
BaouléSénoufouYao UnaAgniAttiè Or AkyéGuéréBétéDyulaAbéMahouWobéLobiGuroMooré

🗣 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 Benou. 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
N'Dénoukro (Sassandra-Marahoue, Ivory Coast)1 mi2 kmSW
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Nangrékro (Sassandra-Marahoue, Ivory Coast)2 mi3 kmWNW
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Akowébo (Sassandra-Marahoue, Ivory Coast)3 mi5 kmNW
⬆️
Garango (Sassandra-Marahoue, Ivory Coast)4 mi6 kmNNE
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Attossè (Sassandra-Marahoue, Ivory Coast)4 mi6 kmSW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Benou

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Benou is the Colosseum (Italy), about 4,288 km away. Straight-line distances from Benou to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy4,288 km2,664 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan5,025 km3,122 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,248 km3,261 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru7,697 km4,783 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico8,984 km5,582 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India9,053 km5,625 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China12,091 km7,513 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

Benou shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Sassandra-Marahoue and Ivory Coast. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Sassandra-Marahoue Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Sassandra-Marahoue, including major hub cities.
✈️ Ivory Coast Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Ivory Coast.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Benou, Ivory Coast 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 Benou and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Benou.

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Benou

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Benou. 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 Benou — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Benou

Benou keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Ivory Coast. 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 Benou

The closest airport to Benou is Yamoussoukro International Airport (ASK), 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 Benou From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Benou 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 Benou gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Benou

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

🔎 Explore More About Benou

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Benou

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

Benou, like the rest of Ivory Coast, 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 Benou use?

Benou 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 Benou?

In Benou, reach police on 110, ambulance on 185, fire brigade on 180. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Benou?

Yamoussoukro International Airport (ASK) is the nearest airport to Benou, about 52 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

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

What languages are spoken in Benou?

Benou shares the official and regional languages of Sassandra-Marahoue and Ivory Coast — 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 Benou?

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