benin — Time & Date Guide
Complete time and date reference for benin. Find the current timezone, UTC offset, public holidays, DST schedule, sunrise and sunset times, and links to live clocks for major cities.
Key Facts
Primary Timezone
UTC
UTC Offset (Standard)
UTC+0
Capital
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DST
Not observed
Calling Code
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Currency
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Region
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Country Code
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Current Time in benin
The primary timezone is UTC (currently UTC+0). benin has 1 major city tracked below.
View benin World Clock →| City | Timezone |
|---|---|
| Cotonou | Africa/Porto-Novo |
Public Holidays in benin — 2026
View the complete list of official public holidays in benin for 2026 and other years, including national holidays and observances.
benin Holidays 2026 →Sunrise & Sunset in benin
Find daily sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for cities in benin.
benin Sunrise & Sunset →Daylight Saving Time in benin
benin does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+0 remains constant year-round.
benin DST 2026 →Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is benin in?
benin uses the UTC timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC+0.
Does benin observe daylight saving time?
No, benin does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+0 stays the same year-round.
What are the public holidays in benin?
benin has a number of official public holidays throughout the year. You can view the complete list for 2026 and other years on the benin holidays page on TimeandTool.
What is the capital of benin?
The capital of benin is unknown. The country's calling code is unknown and its currency is unknown.
What is the current time in benin?
The current UTC offset in benin is UTC+0 (UTC). Visit the world clock page for benin to see live times for cities in the country.