Current Time in Benin City, Nigeria
Benin City currently observes West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1).
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About Benin City
Benin City is a city in Nigeria. It is one of the largest cities in Nigeria, with about 1.8 million residents. Clocks in Benin City follow the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+1). It shares this time zone with Lagos and Kano. The city's primary airport carries the code BNI.
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Benin City time zone details
Benin City does not observe daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Benin City in?
Benin City is in the Africa/Lagos time zone and observes West Africa Time (WAT). The current UTC offset is UTC+1.
What is the current time in Benin City?
It is currently 12:08 PM on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Benin City, Nigeria.
Does Benin City observe daylight saving time?
Benin City does not observe daylight saving time.
When is sunrise and sunset in Benin City today?
Sunrise today is at 6:24 AM and sunset at 6:54 PM — 12 hours 29 minutes of daylight.
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