Current Time in Cotonou, Benin
2:28:40 AM WAT
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- Africa/Porto-Novo
- Time Zone
- WAT
- GMT Offset
- GMT+1
- Daylight Saving Time
- No Daylight Saving Time
- Country
- Benin
- Est. Population
- ~679K people
See also:Benin
Other Cities in This Time Zone
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Cotonou right now?
- Check the live clock above for the current time in Cotonou (WAT (GMT+1)). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Cotonou with other cities.
- Does Cotonou observe daylight saving time?
- Cotonou does not observe daylight saving time. Its GMT offset remains GMT+1 year-round.
- What is the GMT offset for Cotonou?
- Cotonou is at GMT+1 (WAT). The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Porto-Novo.