Time now in Benin

UTC+01:00 • Africa/Porto-Novo (WAT)

Your device clock is 720ms ahead of the detected local time (Africa/Porto-Novo, UTC+01:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

11:17:54
Saturday, August 1, 2026, week 31

Time in Benin now

Benin has one official time zone: WAT (UTC+01:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Benin is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Benin?

Official time in Benin is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Benin

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Porto-Novo UTC+01:00 Cotonou, Littoral, Abomey-Calavi, Atlantique, Parakou, Borgou

List of time zones used in Benin (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Africa/Porto-Novo UTC+01:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Benin

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Benin depends on the region.

  • Cotonou, Littoral: 5 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Benin use daylight saving time?

No. Benin does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Benin?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+1:00 and UTC+1:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Benin have?
Benin has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Benin use daylight saving time?
No. Benin does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Benin time

To convert Benin time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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