Benin · Africa/Porto-Novo
Cotonou, Benin is in the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone (UTC+01:00) and does not observe daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Cotonou's time against major cities around the world, and check Benin's public holidays.
Cotonou vs the World
Current time difference between Cotonou, Benin and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Cotonou |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:43 AM | UTC−4 | 5h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:43 PM | UTC+1 | Same time |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:43 PM | UTC+4 | 3h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 8:13 PM | UTC+5:30 | 4h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:43 PM | UTC+8 | 7h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 11:43 PM | UTC+9 | 8h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:43 AM | UTC+10 | 9h behind |
Business Hours in Cotonou (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Cotonou, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Cotonou | 5:00 PM in Cotonou |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| London | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Dubai | 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 1:30 PM | 9:30 PM |
| Singapore | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| Sydney | 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Cotonou in?
Cotonou, Benin is in the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone (UTC+01:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Cotonou right now?
The current local time in Cotonou is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Cotonou's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Cotonou observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Cotonou does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is Cotonou's UTC / GMT offset?
Cotonou is in Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00).
What is the time difference between Cotonou and India?
Cotonou (UTC+01:00) is 4 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Cotonou and New York?
Cotonou (UTC+01:00) is 5 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Cotonou's airport code?
Cotonou's main airport is COO — the IATA code many people use when searching for Cotonou time.