Time Now in Semi, Benin 🇧🇯
Lat/Long: 6.37° N, 2.62° E
Elevation: 8 m above sea level
Population rank: #47 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
Semi 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 Semi, Benin, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Semi
Daylight Hours in Semi
Semi gets 12h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Semi is at 06:42 and sunset in Semi is at 19:09.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 45m near the December solstice to 12h 29m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Semi and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Semi right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Semi
What is the current local time in Semi?
The live local time in Semi is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Semi currently observes WAT, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Semi in?
Semi uses the WAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Semi observe daylight saving time?
No. Semi stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Semi's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Semi.
Weather in Semi
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Prayer Times in Semi
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 05:24 | 06:42 | 12:55 | 16:20 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:25 | 06:42 | 12:55 | 16:20 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:25 | 06:42 | 12:55 | 16:20 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:25 | 06:42 | 12:55 | 16:20 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:25 | 06:42 | 12:55 | 16:20 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:26 | 06:42 | 12:55 | 16:19 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:26 | 06:43 | 12:56 | 16:19 | 19:08 | 20:38 |
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14-day Forecast for Semi
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Semi
Sunrise
in Semi
↑
6:42 AM
Sunset
in Semi
↓
7:09 PM
Day Length
12h 26m
Dawn
in Semi
6:19 AM
Dusk
in Semi
7:31 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Semi
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
9.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:32
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:00
Distances & Clock Changes in Semi
How Far Is Semi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,724 km | N (360deg) |
| London | 5,025 km | N (358deg) |
| Dubai | 5,965 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,295 km | WSW (236deg) |
| Moscow | 6,299 km | NNE (23deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,705 km | ENE (72deg) |
| New York | 8,420 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 11,228 km | E (87deg) |
Semi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Semi and you would surface in the open ocean, near 6.4deg S, 177.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Semi
What time is it in Semi right now?
The current local time in Semi is 02:49 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Semi follows the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone.
What time zone is Semi in?
Semi 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 Semi?
Is Semi on daylight saving time right now?
No — Semi is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Semi today?
Today in Semi: sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset is at 19:09, giving 12h 26m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Semi tonight?
The moon phase over Semi tonight is Waxing Crescent with 9.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Semi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Semi, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.