Benin, Nigeria
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+1 (GMT+1)
The current local time in Benin, Nigeria is 17:11:52.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Nigeria
- Region
- Africa
- Population
- 1,782,000
- Coordinates
- 6.34° N, 5.63° E
- Time Zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Currency
- Naira (NGN)
- Languages
- English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo +1 more
- Country Area
- 923,768 km²
Time Difference Between Benin and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 5h behind | |
| Time in London | Same time | |
| Time in Tokyo | 8h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 9h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 3h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 8h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 1h ahead |
Weather in Benin
Current weather conditions in Benin including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
29°C
Overcast
Humidity
76%
Wind
11 km/h
Visibility
6 km
30°
24°
28°
23°
28°
24°
30°
24°
29°
24°
Cities Near Benin
- Time in Agbor64 km
- Time in Ekpoma73 km
- Time in Uromi88 km
- Time in Asaba123 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Benin
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Benin and New York
- Time difference between Benin and London
- Time difference between Benin and Tokyo
- Time difference between Benin and Sydney
- Time difference between Benin and Dubai
- Time difference between Benin and Singapore
- Time difference between Benin and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Benin and Paris
Map of Benin
Map showing the location of Benin at coordinates 6.33815, 5.62575.
About Benin Time
Benin is located in Africa, Nigeriaand follows the Africa/Lagos time zone. The city has a population of approximately 1,782,000 people.
The current local time in Benin is determined by the Africa/Lagos time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Benin, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Benin
What time zone is Benin in?
Benin is in the Africa/Lagos time zone (GMT+1) in Nigeria.
What is the current UTC offset for Benin?
Benin is currently at UTC+1.
Does Benin observe daylight saving time?
No, Benin does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+1) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Benin?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Benin, Nigeria, updated every second.