Current local time in Cotonou, Benin
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Cotonou
Cotonou, Littoral, Benin uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Porto-Novo), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 780,000.
| Country: | Benin |
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| State / region: | Littoral |
| Coordinates: | 6°22′N / 2°25′E |
| Population: | 780,000 |
| Currency: | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| Languages: | French |
| Country calling code: | +229 |
Time zone in Cotonou
| 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
Cotonou does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Cotonou today
| Sunrise: | 06:36 |
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| Sunset: | 18:33 |
| Solar noon: | 12:34 |
| Day length: | 11h 57m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:15 – 18:54 |
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 Cotonou
- LondonSame timeCotonou is on the same time
- New York+5 hCotonou is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeCotonou is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about Cotonou time
What time zone is Cotonou in?
Cotonou uses the IANA time zone Africa/Porto-Novo (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Cotonou observe daylight saving time?
Cotonou does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Cotonou and London?
Right now Cotonou 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 Cotonou and New York?
Right now Cotonou 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.