Current Time in Porto-Novo, Benin 🇧🇯
The current local time in Porto-Novo, Benin is 03:51:35 (WAT) on Sunday, 30 August 2026. Porto-Novo is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 264,000. The sun rises at about 06:43 and sets at 18:58 today (12h 15m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:43
- Sunset 18:58
- 12h 15m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Porto-Novo
Porto-Novo, Benin keeps WAT (UTC+01:00). Porto-Novo does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 06:43 and sets at about 18:58 local time, giving Porto-Novo 12h 15m of daylight.
Right now it is 03:51 on Sunday in Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00). When it is 03:51 here, it is 22:51 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 Porto-Novo
- 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 Porto-Novo to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22:51 Sat | 5h behind |
| Los Angeles | 19:51 Sat | 8h behind |
| London | 03:51 Sun | same time |
| Paris | 04:51 Sun | 1h ahead |
| Dubai | 06:51 Sun | 3h ahead |
| Mumbai | 08:21 Sun | 4.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 10:51 Sun | 7h ahead |
| Tokyo | 11:51 Sun | 8h ahead |
| Sydney | 12:51 Sun | 9h ahead |
Best next checks from Porto-Novo
Compare Porto-Novo 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 Porto-Novo
For a normal business-hours call, 14:00-17:00 in Porto-Novo overlaps with 09:00-12:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Porto-Novo 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.
Porto-Novo time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Porto-Novo in?
Porto-Novo uses WAT (UTC+01:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Porto-Novo observe daylight saving time?
No - Porto-Novo keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Porto-Novo today?
Today the sun rises around 06:43 and sets around 18:58 in Porto-Novo, about 12h 15m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Porto-Novo and other cities?
When it is 03:51 in Porto-Novo, it is 22:51 in New York (5h behind). See the table above for Porto-Novo's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Porto-Novo
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.
Location and time-zone details for Porto-Novo
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Benin |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00) |
| Coordinates | 6.5, 2.6 |
| Population signal | About 264,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:43, sunset 18:58, 12h 15m 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: 6.5° N, 2.6° E
Population: 264,000
Country: 🇧🇯 Benin
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Benin: WAT