Time in Benin
Capital · Porto-Novo
Time zone in Benin
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Porto-Novo West Africa Standard Time |
UTC+01:00 | No | Porto-Novo |
About Benin
| Official name: | Republic of Benin |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Porto-Novo |
| Region: | Africa · Western Africa |
| Population: | 13,224,860 |
| Currency: | West African CFA franc (XOF, CFA) |
| Calling code: | +229 |
| Languages: | French |
| ISO codes: | BJ / BEN |
| Internet domain: | .bj |
Cities in Benin
- Cotonou
- Abomey-Calavi
- Commune of Djougou
- Djougou
- Porto-Novo
- Parakou
- Bohicon
- Kandi
- Lokossa
- Ouidah
- Abomey
- Natitingou
- Savé
- Tanguieta
- Nikki
- Dogbo
- Cové
- Péhonko
- Malanville
- Pobé
- Savalou
- Sakété
- Comé
- Bembèrèkè
- Bassila
- Banikoara
- Boukoumbé
- Kétou
- Dassa-Zoumé
- Tchaourou
- Allada
- Ganvié
- Aplahoué
- Tanguiéta
- Djakotomey
Public holidays in Benin 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Nouvel An
- 10 Jan — Fête du Vodoun
- 20 Mar — Fête de fin du Ramadan estimated
- 6 Apr — Lundi de Pâques
- 1 May — Fête du travail
- 14 May — Ascension
- 25 May — Lundi de Pentecôte
- 27 May — Fête du mouton estimated
Frequently asked questions about time in Benin
How many time zones does Benin have?
Benin uses one time zone: West Africa Standard Time (Africa/Porto-Novo, currently UTC+01:00).
Does Benin use daylight saving time?
No. None of Benin’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Porto-Novo, the capital of Benin?
See the live clock on the Porto-Novo time page. Porto-Novo uses Africa/Porto-Novo.