Current Time in Benin City
Nigeria
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
West Africa Standard Time
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See the exact local time in Benin City Nigeria. The live clock above updates every second.Benin City follows West Africa Standard Time (GMT+1, UTC+1). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Benin City
What Time Is It in Benin City Right Now?
The current local time in Benin City, Nigeria is 02:30:47 AM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Benin City observes the West Africa Standard Time timezone (GMT+1, UTC+1). The city is currently on standard GMT+1 time.
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02:30:47 AM
GMT+1 · UTC+1
Benin City Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Benin City timezone details
- Timezone
- West Africa Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+1
- IANA Identifier
- Africa/Lagos
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed / not active
- Country
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Benin City maintains a stable UTC offset of UTC+1 year-round, making it easy to schedule international calls and meetings.
How to Compare Benin City Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Benin City (GMT+1, UTC+1) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Use the Time Difference table below to instantly see how many hours ahead or behind major world cities are relative to Benin City.
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Need a full 24-hour side-by-side view? Head to the Timezone Converter and pick Benin City as the source.
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Benin City Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- GMT+1
- Full Name
- West Africa Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+1
- IANA Zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Country
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- DST Active
- No — Standard time is in effect
Benin City is located in Nigeria and observes the Africa/Lagos time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC+1. This timezone does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
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