Current Time in Porto-Novo, Benin 🇧🇯
Lat/Long: 6.5° N, 2.6° E
Elevation: 20 m above sea level
Population rank: #3 of 82 cities in Benin by population
Department: Ouémé
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 Porto-Novo
Porto-Novo gets 12h 29m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset is at 19:02.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 45m near the December solstice to 12h 30m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5 Jun ● | 05:15 | 06:33 | 12:48 | 16:14 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 05:15 | 06:33 | 12:48 | 16:14 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 05:15 | 06:33 | 12:48 | 16:15 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 05:15 | 06:33 | 12:48 | 16:15 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 05:15 | 06:34 | 12:48 | 16:15 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 05:15 | 06:34 | 12:48 | 16:15 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 05:15 | 06:34 | 12:49 | 16:16 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Porto-Novo
Sunrise
in Porto-Novo
↑
6:33 AM
Sunset
in Porto-Novo
↓
7:02 PM
Day Length
12h 28m
Dawn
in Porto-Novo
6:10 AM
Dusk
in Porto-Novo
7:25 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Porto-Novo
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
76.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:19
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 11:22
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How Far Is Porto-Novo From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,710 km | N (360deg) |
| London | 5,011 km | N (358deg) |
| Dubai | 5,961 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Moscow | 6,286 km | NNE (23deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,301 km | SW (236deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,703 km | ENE (72deg) |
| New York | 8,409 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 11,229 km | E (87deg) |
Porto-Novo's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Porto-Novo and you would surface in the open ocean, near 6.5deg S, 177.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Porto-Novo
What time is it in Porto-Novo right now?
The current local time in Porto-Novo is 18:16 on Friday, June 05, 2026. Porto-Novo follows the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone.
What time zone is Porto-Novo in?
Porto-Novo 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 Porto-Novo?
Porto-Novo is UTC+01:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Porto-Novo local time, shift the clock 01:00 hours forward.
Is Porto-Novo on daylight saving time right now?
No — Porto-Novo is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 05, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Porto-Novo today?
Today in Porto-Novo: sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset is at 19:02, giving 12h 28m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Porto-Novo tonight?
The moon phase over Porto-Novo tonight is Waning Gibbous with 76.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Porto-Novo?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Porto-Novo, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.