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Current Time in Benin City, Nigeria

Benin City is on West Africa Time – WAT (UTC+1) right now. Benin City does not observe daylight saving time.

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Africa/Lagos

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Time zone of Benin City

Time zoneWest Africa Time
AbbreviationWAT
UTC offsetUTC+1
IANA time zone idAfrica/Lagos
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Benin City and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York6 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles9 hours behind--:--
London1 hour behind--:--
ParisSame time--:--
Dubai3 hours ahead--:--
India4 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila7 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo8 hours ahead--:--
Sydney10 hours ahead--:--
Toronto6 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Benin City

Benin City does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+1 all year, so conversions never shift.

Benin City time FAQ

What time is it in Benin City right now?

Benin City is on WAT (UTC+1). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Benin City, updated every second.

What time zone is Benin City in?

Benin City is in West Africa Time, abbreviated WAT, UTC+1. Its IANA time zone id is Africa/Lagos.

Does Benin City observe daylight saving time?

No. Benin City stays on UTC+1 all year.

What is the time difference between Benin City and New York?

New York is 6 hours behind Benin City.

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.