Current Local Time in Benin City

Benin City, Nigeria (GMT+1)

10:15:07

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

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🌅6:28 AM🌇6:46 PM

Benin City is located in the Africa/Lagos timezone in Nigeria.

💵₦ Nigerian Naira
📞+234 52
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🏢Business Hours in Benin City

OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies

Hours are general references based on official business standards. Actual hours may vary.

Time Zone Facts

🕐ZoneLagos
🌐OffsetUTC
🔄DSTNo
📋IANAAfrica/Lagos
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No DST changes
Time stays constant

Benin City follows Lagos and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

☀️Climate

Tropical with heavy rainfall (April-October) and dry season. Temperatures 23-33°C year-round.

🏛️Top Attractions

Benin City National MuseumOba PalaceIgun Street Bronze CastersEmotan StatueHoly Aruosa Cathedral

📍About Benin City Time Zone

Benin City is in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+1). Benin City does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+1 year-round.

Quick Facts: Benin City Time

  • Time Zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+1)
  • Daylight Saving: Not observed
  • Country: Nigeria
  • Coordinates: 6.34, 5.63
  • Calling Code: +234 52

🌐Time Difference from Benin City

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CityNowDiffOverlap
🌙New YorkUnited States5:15 AM-5h
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🌅LondonUnited Kingdom10:15 AMSame
Good overlap
🌆TokyoJapan6:15 PM+8h
No overlap
🌅ParisFrance11:15 AM+1h
Good overlap
☀️DubaiUnited Arab Emirates1:15 PM+3h
Good overlap
🌆SingaporeSingapore5:15 PM+7h
No overlap
🌆Hong KongHong Kong5:15 PM+7h
No overlap
🌆ShanghaiChina5:15 PM+7h
No overlap

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benin City is in the Lagos time zone (UTC+1). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. Benin City is located in Nigeria.

Benin City is in the Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1. The IANA time zone identifier is Africa/Lagos.

No, Benin City does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The time remains at UTC+1 throughout the year, making it easier to schedule international calls and meetings.

Benin City is the same time as London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 12:00 PM in Benin City. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.

Benin City is 5 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 2:00 PM in Benin City. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.

The best time to call Benin City is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (Lagos). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between Benin City and your location.

Standard business hours in Benin City are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Lagos. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.

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Last updated: April 2026✓ Data verified by WhatTime.city Editorial Team

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