Current Local Time in Cotonou, Benin
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Current local time in 🇧🇯 Cotonou, Littoral, Benin.
WAT UTC+01:00
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Relative to UTC
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Noon here = 11:00 UTC
09:00 here = 08:00 UTC
12:00 here = 11:00 UTC
17:00 here = 16:00 UTC
ISO Week
11 Odd Week
Sun
06:52
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18:48
Today
Mid-morning in Cotonou. Offices are busy, meetings are underway. The current offset is UTC+01:00.
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Quick Facts
| Country | 🇧🇯Benin |
| State / Region | Littoral |
| Timezone | WAT |
| UTC Offset | UTC+01:00 |
| DST | No — fixed offset |
| Population | 679,012 |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Sunrise | 06:52 |
| Sunset | 18:48 |
| Coordinates | 6.37°N, 2.42°E |
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Time Difference to Major Cities
| City | Difference | Local Time |
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| New York | -5h | --:-- |
| Los Angeles | -8h | --:-- |
| London | -1h | --:-- |
| Paris | +0h | --:-- |
| Dubai | +3h | --:-- |
| Mumbai | +4h 30m | --:-- |
| Singapore | +7h | --:-- |
| Tokyo | +8h | --:-- |
| Sydney | +10h | --:-- |
| Sao Paulo | -4h | --:-- |
| Cairo | +1h | --:-- |
| Shanghai | +7h | --:-- |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the business hours in Cotonou?
Standard business hours in Cotonou are 09:00–17:00 local time (WAT). Check the live clock above to see the current local time. Use our Time Zone Planner to find the best meeting time across cities.
What is the UTC offset for Cotonou?
Cotonou is currently at UTC+01:00. The timezone identifier is WAT. When it is noon in Cotonou, it is 11:00 UTC. You can embed a live Cotonou clock on your website.
What ISO week number is it in Cotonou?
It is currently ISO week 11 (odd week) in Cotonou. ISO week numbers follow the ISO 8601 standard, where week 1 is the week containing the first Thursday of the year. Learn more about ISO week numbers.
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