Current local time in Porto-Novo, Benin
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Porto-Novo
Porto-Novo, Ouémé, Benin uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Porto-Novo), currently UTC+01:00. It is the capital of Benin. Population: about 234,168.
| Country: | Benin |
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| State / region: | Ouémé |
| Coordinates: | 6°30′N / 2°36′E |
| Population: | 234,168 |
| Currency: | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| Languages: | French |
| Country calling code: | +229 |
Time zone in Porto-Novo
| 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
Porto-Novo does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Porto-Novo today
| Sunrise: | 06:35 |
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| Sunset: | 18:32 |
| Solar noon: | 12:34 |
| Day length: | 11h 57m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:14 – 18:53 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Porto-Novo
- LondonSame timePorto-Novo is on the same time
- New York+5 hPorto-Novo is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timePorto-Novo is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about Porto-Novo time
What time zone is Porto-Novo in?
Porto-Novo uses the IANA time zone Africa/Porto-Novo (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Porto-Novo observe daylight saving time?
Porto-Novo does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Porto-Novo and London?
Right now Porto-Novo 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 Porto-Novo and New York?
Right now Porto-Novo 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.