Current Time in Cotonou, Benin
Cotonou currently observes West Africa Standard Time (GMT+1, UTC+1).
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About Cotonou
Cotonou is a city located in Benin. Cotonou keeps Africa/Porto-Novo time (UTC+1). It shares this time zone with Abomey-Calavi and Porto-Novo. The city's primary airport carries the code COO.
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Cotonou time zone details
Cotonou does not observe daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Cotonou in?
Cotonou is in the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC+1.
What is the current time in Cotonou?
It is currently 6:01 AM on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 in Cotonou, Benin.
Does Cotonou observe daylight saving time?
Cotonou does not observe daylight saving time.
When is sunrise and sunset in Cotonou today?
Sunrise today is at 6:44 AM and sunset at 7:09 PM — 12 hours 25 minutes of daylight.
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