Current local time in Parakou, Benin
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Parakou
Parakou, Borgou, Benin uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Porto-Novo), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 163,753.
| Country: | Benin |
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| State / region: | Borgou |
| Coordinates: | 9°20′N / 2°38′E |
| Population: | 163,753 |
| Currency: | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| Languages: | French |
| Country calling code: | +229 |
Time zone in Parakou
| 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
Parakou does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Parakou today
| Sunrise: | 06:37 |
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| Sunset: | 18:30 |
| Solar noon: | 12:33 |
| Day length: | 11h 52m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:16 – 18:51 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Parakou
- LondonSame timeParakou is on the same time
- New York+5 hParakou is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeParakou is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about Parakou time
What time zone is Parakou in?
Parakou uses the IANA time zone Africa/Porto-Novo (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Parakou observe daylight saving time?
Parakou does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Parakou and London?
Right now Parakou 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 Parakou and New York?
Right now Parakou 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.