Daylight Savings Time Changes in Benin 🇧🇯 (2025)

Q: Does all of Benin follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, the transition dates are consistent nationwide, though because the country spans multiple time zones, the change occurs at different moments depending on the local time zone.

Country:	Benin
Capital:	Porto-Novo
Abbreviations:	BJ, BEN
IANA Time Zones:	2
Dial Code:	+229

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Does Benin use Daylight Saving Time in 2025?

No, Benin does not observe Daylight Saving Time in 2025. The entire nation remains on its standard time offset year-round, meaning there are no seasonal clock adjustments for residents or visitors to worry about.

Does all of Benin follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Benin spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each department.