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| TIME DIFFERENCE | %s +01:00 (WAT) |
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What time is it in Benin?
The current time in Benin is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Benin is in Benin, in the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone. Benin does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +1:00.
Benin is currently on the same time as London.
Time zone and clock changes in Benin
| Time zone | Africa/Porto-Novo |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC +1:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Difference with London | 0 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Benin
Today, October 19, 2026, the sun rises in Benin at 06:39 and sets at 18:32 (local time), giving 11 h 53 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:35.
More about Benin
See the location and GPS coordinates of Benin, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Benin and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Benin
What time is it in Benin right now?
The current time in Benin is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone.
What is the time difference between Benin and London?
Benin is currently on the same time as London.
Does Benin observe daylight saving time?
Benin does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +1:00.
What time is sunrise today in Benin?
Today, October 19, 2026, the sun rises in Benin at 06:39 and sets at 18:32 (local time), giving 11 h 53 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:35.
