Local Time in Parakou, Benin
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- IANA Zone
- Africa/Porto-Novo
- Country
- Benin
- Continent
- Africa
Latest news in Parakou
- Benin Police: Parakou 2000 Calibre 12 Cartridges Discovery in DanmambouWansom AI · 19d ago
- Benin bets on turning its cotton crop into clothes at homePlainview Herald · 36d ago
- Benin: Government seals "Parakou Pact" for zero tolerance against child beggingBénin Web TV · 5d ago
- Beninese billionaire Samuel Dossou-Aworet's Parakou dry port begins operations after a decadeBillionaires.Africa · 107d ago
- Police Parakou, Bénin: Saisie Cartouches Calibre 12, 3,250 InterceptedWansom AI · 20d ago
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Parakou is the largest city in northern Benin, and the third-largest city in the country, with an estimated population of 206,667 people, and capital of the Borgou Department. Administratively, the commune of Parakou makes one of Benin's 77 communes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Parakou right now?
- The current time in Parakou, Benin is 01:05:49 PM (GMT+1), which is UTC+1.
- What time zone is Parakou in?
- Parakou uses the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT+1, UTC+1.
- Does Parakou observe daylight saving time?
- No. Parakou does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+1 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Parakou?
- Parakou is currently UTC+1 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).