Current Time in Abomey-Calavi, Benin 🇧🇯
The current local time in Abomey-Calavi, Benin is 12:30:28 (WAT) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Abomey-Calavi is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 385,755. The sun rises at about 06:39 and sets at 19:09 today (12h 30m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 19:09
- 12h 30m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Abomey-Calavi
Abomey-Calavi, Benin keeps WAT (UTC+01:00). Abomey-Calavi does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 06:39 and sets at about 19:09 local time, giving Abomey-Calavi 12h 30m of daylight.
Right now it is 12:30 on Tuesday in Abomey-Calavi (UTC+01:00). When it is 12:30 here, it is 07:30 in New York (5h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Abomey-Calavi
- Use the Africa/Porto-Novo IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Abomey-Calavi to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 07:30 Tue | 5h behind |
| Los Angeles | 04:30 Tue | 8h behind |
| London | 12:30 Tue | same time |
| Paris | 13:30 Tue | 1h ahead |
| Dubai | 15:30 Tue | 3h ahead |
| Mumbai | 17:00 Tue | 4.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 19:30 Tue | 7h ahead |
| Tokyo | 20:30 Tue | 8h ahead |
| Sydney | 21:30 Tue | 9h ahead |
Best next checks from Abomey-Calavi
Compare Abomey-Calavi with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Benin.
Business-hours overlap from Abomey-Calavi
For a normal business-hours call, 14:00-17:00 in Abomey-Calavi overlaps with 09:00-12:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Abomey-Calavi time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 14:00-17:00 | 09:00-12:00 | 3 hours |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 09:00-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 | 8 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-16:00 | 10:00-17:00 | 7 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-14:00 | 12:00-17:00 | 5 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-12:30 | 13:30-17:00 | 3.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Abomey-Calavi time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Abomey-Calavi in?
Abomey-Calavi uses WAT (UTC+01:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Abomey-Calavi observe daylight saving time?
No - Abomey-Calavi keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Abomey-Calavi today?
Today the sun rises around 06:39 and sets around 19:09 in Abomey-Calavi, about 12h 30m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Abomey-Calavi and other cities?
When it is 12:30 in Abomey-Calavi, it is 07:30 in New York (5h behind). See the table above for Abomey-Calavi's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Abomey-Calavi
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Africa/Porto-Novo IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Benin time page.
Local entity signals for Abomey-Calavi
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Abomey-Calavi.
| Country | Benin |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00) |
| Coordinates | 6.45, 2.36 |
| Population signal | About 385,755 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:39, sunset 19:09, 12h 30m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Africa/Porto-Novo time-zone page for rules, the Benin country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 6.45° N, 2.36° E
Population: 385,755
Country: 🇧🇯 Benin
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Benin: WAT