Zone Name
West Africa Time (WAT)
26.5°
Live Global Time
Current time in Cotonou
Live local time in Cotonou, Littoral, Benin. Updated every second with timezone and daylight details.
UTC Offset
UTC +1
DST starts
No DST
DST ends
No DST
Difference
+1 h
Analog Clock
12
3
6
9
Sun & Moon
New Moon
0% Illuminated
Day Length: --h --m
Sunrise
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Sunset
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Moonrise
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Moonset
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Cotonou Time Guide
This world clock page gives you a live second-by-second time view for Cotonou, plus sunrise, sunset, moon phase, and timezone details.
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Quick FAQ
What time is it right now in Cotonou?
The current local time in Cotonou updates live on this page. The timezone is West Africa Time (WAT), with a UTC offset of UTC +1.
What timezone is Cotonou in?
Cotonou currently uses the West Africa Time (WAT) timezone (UTC +1). The offset can change when daylight saving starts or ends.
What are today's sunrise and sunset times in Cotonou?
You can find today's sunrise and sunset times for Cotonou in the Sun & Moon section, together with day length and moon details.
Does Cotonou observe daylight saving time?
This page shows whether Cotonou observes DST this year, including the next start and end dates when applicable, next to the live clock metrics.
How can I compare nearby cities in Littoral?
Use the Nearby Cities list for Littoral to quickly switch between cities and compare local times and daylight conditions.
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Live local time in Cotonou, Littoral, Benin. Updated every second with timezone and daylight details.
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