Current local time in Benin City, Nigeria
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Benin City
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Lagos), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 1,125,058.
| Country: | Nigeria |
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| State / region: | Edo |
| Coordinates: | 6°20′N / 5°38′E |
| Population: | 1,125,058 |
| Currency: | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +234 |
Time zone in Benin City
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Lagos |
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| Time zone name: | West Africa Standard Time (WAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Benin City does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Benin City today
| Sunrise: | 06:23 |
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| Sunset: | 18:20 |
| Solar noon: | 12:22 |
| Day length: | 11h 57m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:02 – 18:41 |
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 Benin City
- LondonSame timeBenin City is on the same time
- New York+5 hBenin City is 5 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo−8 hBenin City is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Benin City time
What time zone is Benin City in?
Benin City uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Benin City observe daylight saving time?
Benin City does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Benin City and London?
Right now Benin City 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 Benin City and New York?
Right now Benin City 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.