Time in Benin right now
Benin uses Africa/Porto-Novo time, UTC+1, all year. The live clock, date, offset, sunrise and holiday details update from the same time zone data used by phones and computers.
- Time zone
- Africa/Porto-Novo
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- No, same time all year
- Main city
- Porto-Novo
- Public holidays 2026
- 14 dates
- Continent
- Africa
Sunrise and sunset in Porto-Novo
These times use Porto-Novo coordinates and update every minute. In 2026, the longest day has 12h 30m of daylight, and the shortest day has 11h 45m.
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- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
Public holidays in Benin for 2026
The 2026 list shows 14 public holiday dates in Benin. The days-left count is calculated from today and refreshes as the year moves.
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1JanNew Year's DayThursday · Passed
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8JanVodoun FestivalThursday · Passed
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9JanVodoun FestivalFriday · Passed
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20MarEid al-Fitr (estimated)Friday · Passed
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6AprEaster MondayMonday · Passed
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1MayLabor DayFriday · Passed
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14MayAscension DayThursday · Passed
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25MayPentecost MondayMonday · Passed
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27MayEid al-Adha (estimated)Wednesday · Passed
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1AugNational DaySaturday · Passed
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15AugAssumption DaySaturday · Passed
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25AugProphet's Birthday (estimated)Tuesday · Passed
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1NovAll Saints' DaySunday · In 46 days
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25DecChristmas DayFriday · In 100 days
Porto-Novo time compared with other cities
Compare Porto-Novo with major cities around the world right now. The difference column is counted from Porto-Novo, not from your device time.
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Clock changes and daylight saving in Benin
Benin does not use daylight saving time. The UTC+1 clock stays fixed, while countries that change clocks move closer or further away during the year. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
Europe and North America change clocks in spring and autumn. That shifts their time difference from Porto-Novo by 1 hour, even though Benin time does not move.
Countries with the same time as Benin
These countries also use UTC+1, so their clocks often match Benin. Some change for daylight saving time, so always check the live city clock before scheduling.
Benin time FAQ
Answers for Benin local time, UTC+1, daylight saving, time differences and 2026 public holidays.
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What time is it in Benin now?
The live clock at the top shows the current time in Porto-Novo and updates every second. Benin stays on UTC+1 all year.
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What time zone is Benin in?
Benin uses Africa/Porto-Novo time, which is UTC+1 all year. Phones and computers usually list the zone by that name.
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Does Benin use daylight saving time?
No. Benin does not use daylight saving time. Its UTC+1 clock stays the same in January, July and December.
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What is the UTC offset in Benin?
Benin is UTC+1 all year. The offset next to the live clock confirms today's value for Porto-Novo.
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What is the time difference between Benin and New York?
Porto-Novo is 6 hours ahead of New York in winter and 5 hours ahead during New York daylight saving time.
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What is the time difference between Benin and London?
Porto-Novo is 1 hour ahead of London in winter and has the same clock time as London during British Summer Time.
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What is the time difference between Benin and New Delhi?
Porto-Novo is 4 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi all year because India and Benin do not use seasonal clock changes.
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When is the next public holiday in Benin?
The holiday table counts days from today. In 2026, the first listed holiday is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January, and the last is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December.
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How many public holidays does Benin have in 2026?
This page lists 14 Benin public holiday dates for 2026. 6 fall on a Monday or Friday, which can create a long weekend.
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What time does the sun rise and set in Porto-Novo?
The sunrise and sunset section gives today's values for Porto-Novo. In 2026, the longest day has 12h 30m of daylight, and the shortest day has 11h 45m.