Current Time in Benin 🇧🇯

Capital City: Porto-Novo

Largest Cities:

Cotonou (Pop. 679,012)
Abomey-Calavi (Pop. 385,755)
Porto-Novo (Pop. 264,000)
Parakou (Pop. 255,478)
Godomè (Pop. 253,262)

ISO Alpha-2: BJ

ISO Alpha-3: BEN

Time Zones: WAT

Time Now in Major Cities in Benin

Abomey Sat 13:59:27
Abomey-Calavi Sat 13:59:27
Bohicon Sat 13:59:27
Cotonou Sat 13:59:27
Djougou Sat 13:59:27
Ekpé Sat 13:59:27
Godomè Sat 13:59:27
Parakou Sat 13:59:27
Porto-Novo Sat 13:59:27

City	Current Time
Abomey	Sat 13:59:27
Abomey-Calavi	Sat 13:59:27
Bohicon	Sat 13:59:27
Cotonou	Sat 13:59:27
Djougou	Sat 13:59:27
Ekpé	Sat 13:59:27
Godomè	Sat 13:59:27
Parakou	Sat 13:59:27
Porto-Novo	Sat 13:59:27

Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Benin

Africa/Lagos Sat 13:59:27
Africa/Porto-Novo Sat 13:59:27

Timezone	Current Time
Africa/Lagos	Sat 13:59:27
Africa/Porto-Novo	Sat 13:59:27

Time Zone Converters used in Benin

Convert time between the time zones of Benin and other locations worldwide.

CET to WAT Converter EST to WAT Converter

Sunrise and Sunset in Benin (9 Locations)

Abomey

↑ 6:36 AM

↓ 7:08 PM
Abomey-Calavi

↑ 6:36 AM

↓ 7:05 PM
Bohicon

↑ 6:35 AM

↓ 7:07 PM
Cotonou

↑ 6:35 AM

↓ 7:04 PM
Djougou

↑ 6:33 AM

↓ 7:13 PM
Ekpé

↑ 6:35 AM

↓ 7:04 PM
Godomè

↑ 6:36 AM

↓ 7:05 PM
Parakou

↑ 6:29 AM

↓ 7:09 PM
Porto-Novo

↑ 6:34 AM

↓ 7:04 PM

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
Abomey	↑ 6:36 AM	↓ 7:08 PM
Abomey-Calavi	↑ 6:36 AM	↓ 7:05 PM
Bohicon	↑ 6:35 AM	↓ 7:07 PM
Cotonou	↑ 6:35 AM	↓ 7:04 PM
Djougou	↑ 6:33 AM	↓ 7:13 PM
Ekpé	↑ 6:35 AM	↓ 7:04 PM
Godomè	↑ 6:36 AM	↓ 7:05 PM
Parakou	↑ 6:29 AM	↓ 7:09 PM
Porto-Novo	↑ 6:34 AM	↓ 7:04 PM

Current Weather in Benin (9 Locations)

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about Benin

Population	11,485,048
Area	112,620 km²
ISO Numeric Code	204
FIPS Code	BN
Top Level Domain	.bj
Currency	Franc (XOF)
Phone Prefix	+229
Country Code	+229
Languages	FR-BJ (fr-BJ)
Neighbouring Countries	🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, 🇳🇪 Niger, 🇳🇬 Nigeria, 🇹🇬 Togo

Upcoming Public Holidays in Benin

This year, Benin observes 14 public holidays, with 14 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is National Day on 01 Aug. The most recently passed holiday was Eid al-Adha (estimated). Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Benin to plan your schedule.

National Day 01 Aug • Saturday
Assumption Day 15 Aug • Saturday
Prophet's Birthday (estimated) 25 Aug • Tuesday
All Saints' Day 01 Nov • Sunday
Christmas Day 25 Dec • Friday
New Year's Day 01 Jan • Friday
Vodoun Festival 07 Jan • Thursday
Vodoun Festival 08 Jan • Friday
Eid al-Fitr (estimated) 09 Mar • Tuesday
Easter Monday 29 Mar • Monday

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Time in Benin — FAQ

Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in Benin.

How many time zones does Benin have?

Benin spans 2 time zone(s). Each region uses its own UTC offset and may follow different daylight-saving rules.

What is the time in the capital of Benin?

Porto-Novo is the capital of Benin. The capital uses the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.

Does Benin observe daylight saving time?

Some regions of Benin may observe DST; others do not. The rule is set per IANA time zone, not per country. Modern operating systems apply the change automatically based on the city's IANA identifier — there is no manual configuration needed.

How many cities in Benin are listed on this page?

This page shows live local time for 9 city(ies) across Benin. Each city links to its own page with full weather, sunrise/sunset, prayer times, and a 24-hour clock.

What is the UTC offset for Benin?

Benin's primary UTC offset depends on the season and the specific region. Click any city in the list to see its current local time and exact offset, which already accounts for daylight saving if applicable.