Current local time in Benin City, Nigeria
The live clock above shows the time in Benin City. Benin City is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Edo |
| Population | about 929,000 |
| Coordinates | 6.34° N, 5.62° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Benin City doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:41 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:24 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| September equinox | 6:26 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:42 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 45 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Benin City at about 12:46 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 38 minutes ahead of the sun, because Benin City sits at 5.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Benin City time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Benin City |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind in Jan, 5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind in Jan, 8 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Paris | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 4.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 7 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Benin City |
|---|---|---|
| Sapele | 50 km (31 mi) | same time |
| Warri | 93 km (58 mi) | same time |
| Owo | 96 km (59 mi) | same time |
| Akure | 111 km (69 mi) | same time |
| Ondo | 120 km (74 mi) | same time |
| Ikare | 133 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Ado Ekiti | 150 km (93 mi) | same time |
| Awka | 161 km (100 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Nigeria
- Lagos
- Kano
- Ibadan
- Kaduna
- Port Harcourt
- Ikare
- Aba
- Abuja
- Zaria
- Jos
- Maiduguri
- Ilorin
- Enugu
- Warri
- Sokoto
- Ogbomosho
- Uyo
- Ife
Questions people ask
What time zone is Benin City in?
Benin City is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Benin City have daylight saving time?
Benin City doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Benin City when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Benin City's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 38 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).