Current Time in Cotonou, Benin 🇧🇯
Lat/Long: 6.37° N, 2.42° E
Department: Littoral
IANA Timezone: Africa/Porto-Novo
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Benin: WAT
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Prayer Times in Cotonou
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 06 Jun ● | 05:16 | 06:34 | 12:48 | 16:15 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
| Sun, 07 Jun | 05:16 | 06:34 | 12:49 | 16:15 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
| Mon, 08 Jun | 05:16 | 06:34 | 12:49 | 16:16 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
| Tue, 09 Jun | 05:16 | 06:35 | 12:49 | 16:16 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 05:16 | 06:35 | 12:49 | 16:16 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 05:16 | 06:35 | 12:49 | 16:16 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:17 | 06:35 | 12:50 | 16:17 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Cotonou
Sunrise
in Cotonou
↑
6:34 AM
Sunset
in Cotonou
↓
7:03 PM
Day Length
12h 28m
Dawn
in Cotonou
6:11 AM
Dusk
in Cotonou
7:26 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Cotonou
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
65.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:01
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 12:09
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Frequently Asked Questions about the time in Cotonou
What time is it in Cotonou right now?
The live local time in Cotonou, Benin is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Cotonou is in the Africa / Porto-Novo time zone (UTC+01:00).
What time zone is Cotonou in?
Cotonou uses the Africa / Porto-Novo time zone (WAT), which is UTC+01:00. Its IANA time zone identifier is Africa/Porto-Novo.
Does Cotonou observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No, Cotonou does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on the same offset (UTC+01:00) all year round.
What is the time difference between Cotonou and UTC?
Cotonou is UTC+01:00, meaning it is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What time are sunrise and sunset in Cotonou today?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Cotonou are listed in the Sunrise & Sunset section above and refresh every day. The current day length in Cotonou is 12h 28m.