Current Time in Cotonou
Benin
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
West Africa Standard Time
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See the exact local time in Cotonou Benin. The live clock above updates every second.Cotonou 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 Cotonou
What Time Is It in Cotonou Right Now?
The current local time in Cotonou, Benin is 11:21:15 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Cotonou observes the West Africa Standard Time timezone (GMT+1, UTC+1). The city is currently on standard GMT+1 time.
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11:21:15 PM
GMT+1 · UTC+1
Cotonou Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Cotonou timezone details
- Timezone
- West Africa Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+1
- IANA Identifier
- Africa/Porto-Novo
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed / not active
- Country
- 🇧🇯 Benin
Cotonou maintains a stable UTC offset of UTC+1 year-round, making it easy to schedule international calls and meetings.
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Cotonou Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- GMT+1
- Full Name
- West Africa Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+1
- IANA Zone
- Africa/Porto-Novo
- Country
- 🇧🇯 Benin
- DST Active
- No — Standard time is in effect
Cotonou is located in Benin and observes the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone.
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