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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Benin's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

What timezone is Benin in?

Benin operates on West Africa Time (WAT), which is UTC+1 year-round. There are no daylight saving time changes.

Does Benin observe daylight saving time?

No, Benin does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks remain on UTC+1 throughout the entire year.

What's the time difference between Benin and Paris?

During standard time (winter), Paris is UTC+1, so there's no time difference. When France switches to daylight saving time (summer), Paris moves to UTC+2, making it 1 hour ahead of Benin.

What's the time difference between Benin and London?

When the UK is on GMT (winter), there's a 1-hour difference — Benin is 1 hour ahead. When the UK switches to British Summer Time, both Benin and London are effectively at the same offset, so the time difference remains 1 hour in Benin's favor.

What's the IANA timezone identifier for Benin?

Benin's IANA timezone is Africa/Porto-Novo, named after the country's capital.

How many time zones does Benin have?

Benin has a single timezone — West Africa Time (UTC+1) — covering the entire country.

When is a good time to schedule calls between Benin and the US?

Benin (UTC+1) is roughly 5–8 hours ahead of US time zones depending on the region and DST. Morning hours in Benin (8–10 AM) correspond to early morning in the US East Coast (1–3 AM standard time or 2–4 AM during DST), so late afternoon or evening in Benin tends to overlap better with US working hours.

Is Benin in the same timezone as Nigeria?

Yes, both Benin and Nigeria use West Africa Time (UTC+1) and neither observes daylight saving time, so the time is always the same in both countries.