What time is it in Benin City, Nigeria?
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Sun: ↑ 06:23 ↓ 18:19 (11 h 56 m)
Time Zone
West Africa Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC+1:00
DST Status
Not active
Abbreviation
WAT
Sunrise
6:23:31 AM
Sunset
6:19:51 PM
Day Length
11 h 56 m
Population
1,782,000
Latitude
6.3382° N
Longitude
5.6258° E
Coordinates
6.3382° N, 5.6258° E
Time difference from Benin City
| Los Angeles | − 8 hours |
|---|---|
| Chicago | − 6 hours |
| New York City | − 5 hours |
| Toronto | − 5 hours |
| São Paulo | − 4 hours |
| London | 0 |
| Lagos | 0 |
| Paris | + 1 hours |
| Johannesburg | + 1 hours |
| Zürich | + 1 hours |
| Cairo | + 2 hours |
| Istanbul | + 2 hours |
| Moscow | + 2 hours |
| Dubai | + 3 hours |
| Mumbai | + 4 hours 30 minutes |
| Hong Kong | + 7 hours |
| Singapore | + 7 hours |
| Shanghai | + 7 hours |
| Tokyo | + 8 hours |
| Sydney | + 10 hours |
Local time in Benin City, Nigeria
Benin City, Nigeria follows West Africa Standard Time (UTCUTC+1:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Benin City, Nigeria lines up with other places in Nigeria. The clock follows daylight saving when this time zone uses it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Benin City?
The current local time in Benin City, Nigeria is 5:20:26 PM on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
What time zone is Benin City in?
Benin City uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (UTC+1:00). Not active.
What is the UTC offset for Benin City?
Benin City is UTC+1:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Benin City?
Benin City is located at 6.3382° N, 5.6258° E (latitude 6.3382° N, longitude 5.6258° E).
