Current Time in Benin City, Nigeria
2:58:42 AM WAT
Monday, March 30, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Time Zone
- WAT
- GMT Offset
- GMT+1
- Daylight Saving Time
- No Daylight Saving Time
- Country
- Nigeria
- Est. Population
- ~1.8M people
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Benin City right now?
- The current time in Benin City is 2:58 AM WAT (GMT+1). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Benin City with other cities.
- Does Benin City observe daylight saving time?
- Benin City does not observe daylight saving time. Its GMT offset remains GMT+1 year-round.
- What is the GMT offset for Benin City?
- Benin City is at GMT+1 (WAT). The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Lagos.