Timezones in Benin 
Benin Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Benin from anywhere in the world. Benin follows a single official timezone: WAT (West Africa Time, UTC+01:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Benin
West Africa Time
Saturday, January 17, 2026
08:21:00 AM
Benin Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Benin, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Porto-Novo | WAT | West Africa Time | UTC+01:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 6 Cities in Benin
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cotonou Littoral, Benin | 08:21:00 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Porto-Novo | 679,012 |
| 2 | Abomey-Calavi Atlantique, Benin | 08:21:00 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Porto-Novo | 385,755 |
| 3 | Porto-Novo Ouémé, Benin | 08:21:00 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Porto-Novo | 264,320 |
| 4 | Parakou Borgou, Benin | 08:21:00 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Porto-Novo | 255,478 |
| 5 | Godomè Atlantique, Benin | 08:21:00 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Porto-Novo | 253,262 |
| 6 | Abomey Zou, Benin | 08:21:00 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Porto-Novo | 117,824 |