Current local time in Banikoara, Benin
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Banikoara
Banikoara, Alibori, Benin uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Porto-Novo), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 22,487.
| Country: | Benin |
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| State / region: | Alibori |
| Coordinates: | 11°18′N / 2°26′E |
| Population: | 22,487 |
| Currency: | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| Languages: | French |
| Country calling code: | +229 |
Time zone in Banikoara
| 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
Banikoara does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Banikoara today
| Sunrise: | 06:40 |
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| Sunset: | 18:29 |
| Solar noon: | 12:34 |
| Day length: | 11h 49m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:18 – 18:51 |
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 Banikoara
- LondonSame timeBanikoara is on the same time
- New York+5 hBanikoara is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeBanikoara is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about Banikoara time
What time zone is Banikoara in?
Banikoara uses the IANA time zone Africa/Porto-Novo (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Banikoara observe daylight saving time?
Banikoara does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Banikoara and London?
Right now Banikoara 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 Banikoara and New York?
Right now Banikoara 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.