Current Time in Parakou, Benin 🇧🇯
Lat/Long: 9.34° N, 2.63° E
Department: Borgou
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 Parakou
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 13 Jun ● | 05:10 | 06:29 | 12:49 | 16:16 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:10 | 06:29 | 12:49 | 16:16 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:10 | 06:29 | 12:49 | 16:16 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:10 | 06:30 | 12:50 | 16:17 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 05:10 | 06:30 | 12:50 | 16:17 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 05:10 | 06:30 | 12:50 | 16:17 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 05:11 | 06:30 | 12:50 | 16:17 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Parakou
Sunrise
in Parakou
↑
6:29 AM
Sunset
in Parakou
↓
7:09 PM
Day Length
12h 39m
Dawn
in Parakou
6:06 AM
Dusk
in Parakou
7:32 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Parakou
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
3.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:31
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:33
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Frequently Asked Questions about the time in Parakou
What time is it in Parakou right now?
The live local time in Parakou, Benin is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Parakou is in the Africa / Porto-Novo time zone (UTC+01:00).
What time zone is Parakou in?
Parakou uses the Africa / Porto-Novo time zone (WAT), which is UTC+01:00. Its IANA time zone identifier is Africa/Porto-Novo.
Does Parakou observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No, Parakou 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 Parakou and UTC?
Parakou is UTC+01:00, meaning it is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What time are sunrise and sunset in Parakou today?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Parakou are listed in the Sunrise & Sunset section above and refresh every day. The current day length in Parakou is 12h 39m.