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Gabon travel advice
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Gabon travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Gabon with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Gabon - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Time difference | UK +1 hour |
| Language(s) | French |
| Currency | Central African CFA Franc |
| Electricity | C + E plug (220V) |
| Driving side | Right |
| Visa✝ | Yes |
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Gabon tourist information
✝ = requirements for UK travellers.
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Gabon weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  29 |
29 |
 30 |
29 |
29 |
 27 |
26 |
26 |
27 |
27 |
28 |
28 |
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  17 |
 14 |
 19 |
19 |
16 |
 4 |
 2 |
6 |
15 |
 24 |
22 |
17 |
| Sea temperature °C |  28 |
28 |
29 |
29 |
28 |
 27 |
 25 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
27 |
28 |
The Gabon weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Libreville.
Gabon travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Gabon from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Gabon - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Gabon - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Gabon - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Gabon - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Gabon - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Gabon - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Gabon.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Gabon travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Gabon with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Gabon - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Gabon - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Gabon - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Gabon, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Gabon travel features
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Gabon FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Gabon including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Gabon?
Gabon is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Gabon.
Check out Ministry of Health, Gabon for more information.
What is the time difference between Gabon and the UK?
The time difference between Gabon and the UK is UK time+1 hour.
What is the main language spoken in Gabon?
The main language spoken in Gabon is French.
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What is the currency in Gabon?
The currency in Gabon is the Central African CFA Franc (XAF).
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Which plugs are used in Gabon?
Gabon uses electrical plug type C + E (220 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Gabon?
They drive on the right side of the road in Gabon.
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