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| TIME DIFFERENCE | %s +01:00 (WAT) |
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What time is it in Cotonou?
The current time in Cotonou is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Cotonou is in Benin, in the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone. Cotonou does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +1:00.
Cotonou is currently on the same time as London.
Time zone and clock changes in Cotonou
| 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 Cotonou
Today, September 27, 2026, the sun rises in Cotonou at 06:38 and sets at 18:43 (local time), giving 12 h 05 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:41.
More about Cotonou
See the location and GPS coordinates of Cotonou, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Cotonou and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Cotonou
What time is it in Cotonou right now?
The current time in Cotonou 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 Cotonou and London?
Cotonou is currently on the same time as London.
Does Cotonou observe daylight saving time?
Cotonou does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +1:00.
What time is sunrise today in Cotonou?
Today, September 27, 2026, the sun rises in Cotonou at 06:38 and sets at 18:43 (local time), giving 12 h 05 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:41.
