Time Now in Abomey, Benin 🇧🇯
Lat/Long: 7.18° N, 1.99° E
Elevation: 228 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 of 82 cities in Benin by population
Department: Zou
IANA Timezone: Africa/Porto-Novo
Solar time: clocks run about 50m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Benin: WAT
Abomey is in the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone (UTC+01:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Abomey, Benin, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Abomey
Daylight Hours in Abomey
Abomey gets 12h 30m of daylight today. Sunrise in Abomey is at 06:43 and sunset in Abomey is at 19:12.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 42m near the December solstice to 12h 32m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Abomey and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Abomey right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Abomey
What is the current local time in Abomey?
The live local time in Abomey is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Abomey currently observes WAT, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Abomey in?
Abomey uses the WAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Abomey observe daylight saving time?
No. Abomey stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Abomey's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Abomey.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 15 Jul ● | 05:25 | 06:42 | 12:58 | 16:23 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 05:25 | 06:43 | 12:58 | 16:23 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 05:25 | 06:43 | 12:58 | 16:23 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:26 | 06:43 | 12:58 | 16:22 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:26 | 06:43 | 12:58 | 16:22 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:26 | 06:43 | 12:58 | 16:22 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:27 | 06:44 | 12:58 | 16:22 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Abomey
Sunrise
in Abomey
↑
6:43 AM
Sunset
in Abomey
↓
7:12 PM
Day Length
12h 29m
Dawn
in Abomey
6:20 AM
Dusk
in Abomey
7:35 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Abomey
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 07:42
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:28
Distances & Clock Changes in Abomey
How Far Is Abomey From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,634 km | N (0deg) |
| London | 4,933 km | N (358deg) |
| Dubai | 5,987 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Moscow | 6,243 km | NNE (23deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,288 km | SW (236deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,744 km | ENE (72deg) |
| New York | 8,309 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 11,293 km | E (87deg) |
Abomey's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Abomey and you would surface in the open ocean, near 7.2deg S, 178.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Abomey
What time is it in Abomey right now?
The current local time in Abomey is 05:11 on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Abomey follows the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone.
What time zone is Abomey in?
Abomey uses the Africa/Porto-Novo IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Abomey?
Is Abomey on daylight saving time right now?
No — Abomey is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Abomey today?
Today in Abomey: sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset is at 19:12, giving 12h 29m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Abomey tonight?
The moon phase over Abomey tonight is New Moon with 0.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Abomey?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Abomey, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.