Major Airports in Benin
- Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO) - 17:33:19
Daylight saving time in Benin
Benin has 1 listed IANA time zones. None of them observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Benin
Business hours in Benin (9 AM–5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- Beijing: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Paris: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Toronto: 4:00 AM – 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Seoul: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mexico City: 2:00 AM – 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Cairo: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Bangkok: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Benin
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many time zones does Benin have?
Benin uses a single time zone nationwide: Africa/Porto-Novo, currently at UTC+1.
What time is it in Benin right now?
The current local time in Porto-Novo is 17:33:19 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026.
Does Benin observe daylight saving time?
No. Benin is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
What currency is used in Benin?
Benin uses the Franc (XOF) as its official currency.
What language is spoken in Benin?
The official language code for Benin is FR-BJ.
What is the international calling code for Benin?
To call Benin from abroad, dial the country code +229 before the local number.
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