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Côte d’Ivoire

The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.

EmergencyPolice 110Ambulance 185Fire 180

Plug typesC · E220 V · 50 Hz CurrencyXOFWest African CFA Franc

Drives on theright

TippingRound up, or leave small change

Local time–+225 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 32.7 million people live in Côte d’Ivoire, on 322,463 km². The capital is Yamoussoukro.

Capital: Yamoussoukro
Population: 32,711,547
Area: 322,463 km²
Official languages: French

Land borders

Burkina Faso Ghana Guinea Liberia Mali

Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.

Before you go

Which plugs are used in Côte d’Ivoire?
Sockets take plug type C/E, at 220 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Côte d’Ivoire?
Call 110 for the police, 185 for an ambulance and 180 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Côte d’Ivoire?
Round up, or leave small change.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Côte d’Ivoire?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Côte d’Ivoire?
Prices are in West African CFA Franc (XOF).
What language do they speak in Côte d’Ivoire?
Official languages: French.
How do I call a number in Côte d’Ivoire from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +225.