Current Time in Benin
Benin uses Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Benin below.
Time across Benin
1 cities trackedBenin is in a single time zone — Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| Cotonou | --:-- | Africa/Porto-Novo · +01:00COO |
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 | 9:09 AM | UTC−4 | 5h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:09 PM | UTC+1 | Same time |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:09 PM | UTC+4 | 3h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:39 PM | UTC+5:30 | 4h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:09 PM | UTC+8 | 7h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:09 PM | UTC+9 | 8h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:09 PM | 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Benin in?
Benin uses Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Benin right now?
The current time in Cotonou is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Benin observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Benin does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Benin have?
Benin has 1 time zone (Africa/Porto-Novo).
What is Benin's UTC / GMT offset?
Benin is in Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Benin?
Yes — the whole of Benin shares one time zone (Africa/Porto-Novo, UTC+01:00).
What is the time difference between Benin and India?
Benin (UTC+01:00) is 4 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.