Cotonou, Benin
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+1 (GMT+1)
The current local time in Cotonou, Benin is 17:44:40.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Benin
- Region
- Africa
- Population
- 679,012
- Coordinates
- 6.37° N, 2.42° E
- Time Zone
- Africa/Porto-Novo
- Currency
- Franc (XOF)
- Languages
- French
- Country Area
- 112,620 km²
Time Difference Between Cotonou 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 Cotonou
Current weather conditions in Cotonou including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
29°C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity
75%
Wind
18.5 km/h
Visibility
19 km
31°
26°
29°
26°
28°
24°
29°
25°
29°
26°
Cities Near Cotonou
- Time in Godomè8 km
- Time in Abomey-Calavi12 km
- Time in Ekpé13 km
- Time in Porto-Novo25 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Cotonou
Popular Time Differences
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- Time difference between Cotonou and London
- Time difference between Cotonou and Tokyo
- Time difference between Cotonou and Sydney
- Time difference between Cotonou and Dubai
- Time difference between Cotonou and Singapore
- Time difference between Cotonou and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Cotonou and Paris
Map of Cotonou
Map showing the location of Cotonou at coordinates 6.36536, 2.41833.
About Cotonou Time
Cotonou is located in Africa, Beninand follows the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone. The city has a population of approximately 679,012 people.
The current local time in Cotonou is determined by the Africa/Porto-Novo 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 Cotonou, 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 Cotonou
What time zone is Cotonou in?
Cotonou is in the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone (GMT+1) in Benin.
What is the current UTC offset for Cotonou?
Cotonou is currently at UTC+1.
Does Cotonou observe daylight saving time?
No, Cotonou does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+1) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Cotonou?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Cotonou, Benin, updated every second.