PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Porto-Novo
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- West Africa Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Africa/Porto-Novo
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Benin
- Region
- Ouémé
- Population
- 264,320
- Coordinates
- 6.50° N, 2.60° E
- Elevation
- 20 m
Porto-Novo is the capital of Benin, with a population of about 264,320. It uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Africa/Porto-Novo).
Porto-Novo does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+1 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Kinshasa, Lagos, Luanda, Abuja, Algiers, Brazzaville.
Because Porto-Novo lies at 6.50° N, 2.60° E, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 12 h 30 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 11 h 45 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:53 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| June solstice | 6:36 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| September equinox | 6:38 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| December solstice | 6:55 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 45 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Porto-Novo in?
Porto-Novo is in the West Africa Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Africa/Porto-Novo. The UTC offset is UTC+1.
Does Porto-Novo have daylight saving time?
No. Porto-Novo stays on UTC+1 all year.
What is the time difference between Porto-Novo and New York?
In January New York is 6 hours behind Porto-Novo, and in July it is 5 hours behind Porto-Novo, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Porto-Novo and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Porto-Novo, and in July it is 8 hours behind Porto-Novo, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Porto-Novo?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:36 AM and sets at about 7:06 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:55 AM and sets at about 6:39 PM (local time).