Local Time in Cotonou, Benin
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- IANA Zone
- Africa/Porto-Novo
- Country
- Benin
- Continent
- Africa
Latest news in Cotonou
- Morocco Weighs Visa Waiver for Beninese TravelersMorocco World News · 6h ago
- Take a visual tour of the city of Cotonou, BeninEncyclopedia Britannica · 11d ago
- Cotonou Air Quality Index (AQI) and Benin Air PollutionIQAir · 25d ago
- Benin's new rice import rules may disrupt Cotonou shipments: sourcesS&P Global · 87d ago
- In Cotonou, Benin The Gorgeous Sofitel Lobby Is Watching YouForbes · 84d ago
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Local Vibe
Cotonou is the largest city and seat of government of Benin. Its official population count was 679,012 in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area. The urban area continues to expand, notably toward the west. The city lies in the southeast of the country, between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Nokoué.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Cotonou right now?
- The current time in Cotonou, Benin is 09:53:09 PM (GMT+1), which is UTC+1.
- What time zone is Cotonou in?
- Cotonou uses the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT+1, UTC+1.
- Does Cotonou observe daylight saving time?
- No. Cotonou does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+1 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Cotonou?
- Cotonou is currently UTC+1 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).