Current Time in Parakou, Benin 🇧🇯
Lat/Long: 9.34° N, 2.63° E
Elevation: 369 m above sea level
Population rank: #4 of 82 cities in Benin by population
Department: Borgou
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
Daylight Hours in Parakou
Parakou gets 12h 39m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset is at 19:07.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 35m near the December solstice to 12h 40m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Parakou and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 7 Jun ● | 05:09 | 06:28 | 12:48 | 16:14 | 19:07 | 20:37 |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 05:09 | 06:28 | 12:48 | 16:14 | 19:08 | 20:38 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 05:09 | 06:29 | 12:48 | 16:15 | 19:08 | 20:38 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 05:09 | 06:29 | 12:48 | 16:15 | 19:08 | 20:38 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 05:09 | 06:29 | 12:49 | 16:15 | 19:08 | 20:38 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:09 | 06:29 | 12:49 | 16:16 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:10 | 06:29 | 12:49 | 16:16 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Parakou
Sunrise
in Parakou
↑
6:29 AM
Sunset
in Parakou
↓
7:07 PM
Day Length
12h 38m
Dawn
in Parakou
6:05 AM
Dusk
in Parakou
7:31 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Parakou
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
64.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:42
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 12:06
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How Far Is Parakou From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,394 km | N (360deg) |
| London | 4,696 km | N (357deg) |
| Dubai | 5,821 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Moscow | 5,994 km | NNE (24deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,483 km | SW (235deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,605 km | ENE (73deg) |
| New York | 8,208 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 11,210 km | E (87deg) |
Parakou's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Parakou and you would surface in the open ocean, near 9.3deg S, 177.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Parakou
What time is it in Parakou right now?
The current local time in Parakou is 01:38 on Sunday, June 07, 2026. Parakou follows the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone.
What time zone is Parakou in?
Parakou 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 Parakou?
Is Parakou on daylight saving time right now?
No — Parakou is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Parakou today?
Today in Parakou: sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset is at 19:07, giving 12h 38m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Parakou tonight?
The moon phase over Parakou tonight is Last Quarter with 64.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Parakou?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Parakou, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.