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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 04 Sep ● | 05:30 | 06:42 | 12:49 | 15:52 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Sat, 05 Sep | 05:30 | 06:42 | 12:49 | 15:51 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Sun, 06 Sep | 05:30 | 06:42 | 12:48 | 15:50 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Mon, 07 Sep | 05:30 | 06:42 | 12:48 | 15:50 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Tue, 08 Sep | 05:30 | 06:42 | 12:48 | 15:50 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Wed, 09 Sep | 05:30 | 06:42 | 12:47 | 15:50 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Thu, 10 Sep | 05:30 | 06:41 | 12:47 | 15:51 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
Moon Phases & Times for Cotonou
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
46.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:03
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 13:59
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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).