Current local time in Abomey, Benin
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Abomey
Abomey, Zou, Benin uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Porto-Novo), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 82,154.
| Country: | Benin |
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| State / region: | Zou |
| Coordinates: | 7°11′N / 1°59′E |
| Population: | 82,154 |
| Currency: | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| Languages: | French |
| Country calling code: | +229 |
Time zone in Abomey
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Porto-Novo |
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| Time zone name: | West Africa Standard Time (WAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Abomey does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Abomey today
| Sunrise: | 06:38 |
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| Sunset: | 18:34 |
| Solar noon: | 12:36 |
| Day length: | 11h 55m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:17 – 18:55 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Abomey
- LondonSame timeAbomey is on the same time
- New York+5 hAbomey is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeAbomey is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about Abomey time
What time zone is Abomey in?
Abomey uses the IANA time zone Africa/Porto-Novo (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Abomey observe daylight saving time?
Abomey does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Abomey and London?
Right now Abomey and London are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Abomey and New York?
Right now Abomey is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.