Benin City keeps UTC+1 (WAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Benin City and your time
Benin City at a glance
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Edo State |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 6.34° N, 5.63° E |
Time zone in Benin City
Benin City follows the Africa/Lagos time zone and stays on UTC+1 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
All of Nigeria keeps the same time, so Benin City reads the same clock as Abuja.
Clock changes in Benin City, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Benin City for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Benin City is
Take 9:00 AM in Benin City: the clock reads 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 5 h behind | 2 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
Because Benin City keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Benin City
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Being in the tropics, Benin City sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 30 minutes) is only 45 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 45 minutes). Sunrise stays between 6:21 AM and 6:55 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Benin City
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:42 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:25 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:27 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:43 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 45 min |
Clock time and sun time in Benin City
Benin City lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:35 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Benin City
All the places listed below keep the same time as Benin City.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sapele | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Uromi | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Warri | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Owo | 96 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Akure | 112 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ondo | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ise Ekiti | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Atani | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Benin City today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Tools for time in Benin City
- Convert a time to or from Benin City: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Benin City to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Benin City and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Benin City in?
Benin City uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Benin City use daylight saving time?
No. Benin City stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Benin City and New York?
Benin City is 6 hours ahead of New York in January and 5 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Benin City does not.
Is Benin City on the same time as Abuja?
Yes. Benin City and Abuja both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Benin City?
About 12 hours 30 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 45 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.