Time Now in Banikoara, Benin 🇧🇯
Lat/Long: 11.3° N, 2.44° E
Elevation: 312 m above sea level
Population rank: #27 of 82 cities in Benin by population
Department: Alibori
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
Clocks in Banikoara are set to UTC+01:00 under the Africa/Porto-Novo zone. Banikoara does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. In the tropics, Banikoara has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. Perched at about 312 m, Banikoara sits well above the coast. The nearest big city, Paris, is a distant 4176 km away. Banikoara is a significant city in Benin, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Banikoara at 06:40 and sets at 19:00, giving 12h 20m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Banikoara
Daylight Hours in Banikoara
Banikoara gets 12h 20m of daylight today. Sunrise in Banikoara is at 06:40 and sunset in Banikoara is at 19:00.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 28m near the December solstice to 12h 47m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Banikoara and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Banikoara's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Banikoara.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 31 Aug ● | 05:26 | 06:40 | 12:50 | 15:58 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 05:26 | 06:40 | 12:50 | 15:58 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 05:26 | 06:40 | 12:50 | 15:58 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 05:27 | 06:40 | 12:49 | 15:59 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 05:27 | 06:40 | 12:49 | 15:59 | 18:58 | 20:28 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 05:27 | 06:40 | 12:49 | 15:59 | 18:58 | 20:28 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 05:27 | 06:40 | 12:48 | 15:59 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Banikoara
Sunrise
in Banikoara
↑
6:40 AM
Sunset
in Banikoara
↓
7:00 PM
Day Length
12h 20m
Dawn
in Banikoara
6:18 AM
Dusk
in Banikoara
7:22 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Banikoara
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
85.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 21:21
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 10:06
Distances & Clock Changes in Banikoara
How Far Is Banikoara From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,176 km | N (360deg) |
| London | 4,477 km | N (358deg) |
| Dubai | 5,751 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Moscow | 5,804 km | NNE (24deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,593 km | SW (234deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,563 km | ENE (74deg) |
| New York | 8,053 km | NW (309deg) |
| Singapore | 11,218 km | E (86deg) |
Banikoara's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Banikoara and you would surface near Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna, about 267 km from the antipodal point at 11.3deg S, 177.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Banikoara
What time is it in Banikoara right now?
The current local time in Banikoara is 19:56 on Monday, August 31, 2026. Banikoara follows the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone.
What time zone is Banikoara in?
Banikoara 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 Banikoara?
Is Banikoara on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 31, 2026, Banikoara is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Banikoara today?
In Banikoara today the sun rises at 06:40 and sets at 19:00, giving 12h 20m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Banikoara tonight?
The moon phase over Banikoara tonight is Waning Gibbous with 85.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Banikoara?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Banikoara, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.