Current Time in Abomey, Benin 🇧🇯
The current local time in Abomey, Benin is 12:26:56 (WAT) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Abomey is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 117,824. The sun rises at about 06:40 and sets at 19:12 today (12h 32m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 19:12
- 12h 32m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Abomey
Abomey, Benin keeps WAT (UTC+01:00). Abomey does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 06:40 and sets at about 19:12 local time, giving Abomey 12h 32m of daylight.
Right now it is 12:26 on Tuesday in Abomey (UTC+01:00). When it is 12:26 here, it is 07:26 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
- 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 to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 07:26 Tue | 5h behind |
| Los Angeles | 04:26 Tue | 8h behind |
| London | 12:26 Tue | same time |
| Paris | 13:26 Tue | 1h ahead |
| Dubai | 15:26 Tue | 3h ahead |
| Mumbai | 16:56 Tue | 4.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 19:26 Tue | 7h ahead |
| Tokyo | 20:26 Tue | 8h ahead |
| Sydney | 21:26 Tue | 9h ahead |
Best next checks from Abomey
Compare Abomey 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
For a normal business-hours call, 14:00-17:00 in Abomey overlaps with 09:00-12:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Abomey 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 time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Abomey in?
Abomey uses WAT (UTC+01:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Abomey observe daylight saving time?
No - Abomey keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Abomey today?
Today the sun rises around 06:40 and sets around 19:12 in Abomey, about 12h 32m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Abomey and other cities?
When it is 12:26 in Abomey, it is 07:26 in New York (5h behind). See the table above for Abomey's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Abomey
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
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.
| Country | Benin |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00) |
| Coordinates | 7.18, 1.99 |
| Population signal | About 117,824 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:40, sunset 19:12, 12h 32m 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: 7.18° N, 1.99° E
Population: 117,824
Country: 🇧🇯 Benin
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Benin: WAT