Time in Benin Now
West Africa Standard Time (WAT) · UTC+1 · Capital: Porto-Novo
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About Benin
Benin, also known as the Republic of Benin, is located in Africa. Most of the country’s people live on the small southern coastline. The capital city is Porto-Novo, the country’s official language is French, the prominent religious group is Roman Catholicism and its population is almost 9.6 million. The country’s cuisine is known in Africa for its flavoursome dishes and exotic ingredients. The monetary currency used here is the West African CFA franc (XOF).
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Benin in?
Benin uses West Africa Standard Time (WAT), which is UTC+1 at the moment.
How many time zones does Benin have?
Benin has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+1 right now.
Does Benin observe daylight saving time?
No. Benin does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+1 all year round.
What time is it in Porto-Novo right now?
Porto-Novo, the capital of Benin, is on West Africa Standard Time (WAT), UTC+1. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Benin and London?
Benin is currently 1 hour ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Benin and New York?
Benin is currently 5 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Benin?
Office hours in Benin (9:00–17:00 local time) are 08:00–16:00 in London and 04:00–12:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Africa are on the same time as Benin?
Right now these countries in Africa share UTC+1: Algeria, Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon….
What is the dialling code for Benin?
The international dialling code for Benin is +229.