Local Time in Benin City, Nigeria
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- IANA Zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Country
- Nigeria
- Continent
- Africa
Latest news in Benin City
- Benin City Air Quality Index (AQI) and Nigeria Air PollutionIQAir · 27d ago
- Adéwálé Májà-Pearce · At MOWAA: Nigeria’s New MuseumLondon Review of Books · 13d ago
- Switzerland returns 18 historic Benin Bronzes to NigeriaSouth China Morning Post · 22d ago
- Switzerland Returns 18 Benin Bronzes to NigeriaArtnet News · 22d ago
- After Archbishop Akubeze's Death, Pope Appoints Uromi Bishop Apostolic Administrator of Benin City ArchdioceseACI Africa · 10d ago
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Benin City is the capital and largest city of Edo State, southern Nigeria. It is the fourth-largest city in Nigeria according to the 2006 census, after Lagos, Kano, and Ibadan. Benin City comprises three local government areas; Egor, Ikpoba-Okha and Oredo with some parts extending into the Ovia North-East and Uhunmwonde LGAs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Benin City right now?
- The current time in Benin City, Nigeria is 10:21:10 PM (GMT+1), which is UTC+1.
- What time zone is Benin City in?
- Benin City uses the Africa/Lagos time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT+1, UTC+1.
- Does Benin City observe daylight saving time?
- No. Benin City does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+1 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Benin City?
- Benin City is currently UTC+1 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).