Time Now in Djidja, Benin 🇧🇯
Lat/Long: 7.34° N, 1.93° E
Elevation: 183 m above sea level
Population rank: #45 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
Djidja sits in the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone, UTC+01:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Sitting close to the equator, Djidja sees day length barely change from month to month. Djidja sits at a modest 183 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Paris, is a distant 4617 km away. A major centre in Benin, Djidja keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Djidja gets 12h 20m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:46 and sunset at 19:06.
Time & Daylight in Djidja
Daylight Hours in Djidja
Djidja gets 12h 20m of daylight today. Sunrise in Djidja is at 06:46 and sunset in Djidja is at 19:06.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 42m near the December solstice to 12h 33m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Djidja and Major Cities
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Prayer Times in Djidja
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 17 Aug ● | 05:32 | 06:45 | 12:56 | 16:10 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Tue, 18 Aug | 05:32 | 06:45 | 12:56 | 16:09 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Wed, 19 Aug | 05:32 | 06:45 | 12:56 | 16:08 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 05:32 | 06:45 | 12:55 | 16:07 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Fri, 21 Aug | 05:32 | 06:45 | 12:55 | 16:06 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 05:32 | 06:45 | 12:55 | 16:05 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 05:32 | 06:45 | 12:55 | 16:05 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
14-day Forecast for Djidja
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Djidja
Sunrise
in Djidja
↑
6:46 AM
Sunset
in Djidja
↓
7:06 PM
Day Length
12h 20m
Dawn
in Djidja
6:24 AM
Dusk
in Djidja
7:28 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Djidja
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
21.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:38
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:42
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Distances & Clock Changes in Djidja
How Far Is Djidja From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,617 km | N (0deg) |
| London | 4,915 km | N (358deg) |
| Dubai | 5,986 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Moscow | 6,229 km | NNE (23deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,292 km | SW (235deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,745 km | ENE (72deg) |
| New York | 8,292 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 11,299 km | E (87deg) |
Djidja's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Djidja and you would surface in the open ocean, near 7.3deg S, 178.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Djidja
What time is it in Djidja right now?
The current local time in Djidja is 03:26 on Monday, August 17, 2026. Djidja follows the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone.
What time zone is Djidja in?
Djidja 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 Djidja?
Is Djidja on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 17, 2026, Djidja is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Djidja today?
In Djidja today the sun rises at 06:46 and sets at 19:06, giving 12h 20m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Djidja tonight?
The moon phase over Djidja tonight is Waxing Crescent with 21.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Djidja?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Djidja, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.