Current Local Time in Benin City
Benin City, Nigeria (GMT+1)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Benin City is located in the Africa/Lagos timezone in Nigeria.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Africa/LagosData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Benin City
☀️Climate
Tropical with heavy rainfall (April-October) and dry season. Temperatures 23-33°C year-round.
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📍About Benin City Time Zone
Benin City is located in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+1). As a major metropolitan city in Nigeria, Benin City serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Benin City is 6 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Benin City, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Benin City does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+1.
Benin City has a population of approximately 1.8M. The local currency is the Nigerian Naira (₦). To call Benin City from abroad, use the country code +234 52. The primary language spoken is English, Edo.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Benin City time is 6 hours ahead of New York, and 1 hours ahead of London. This makes Benin City conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Benin City Time
- • Time Zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+1)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Nigeria (NG)
- • Coordinates: 6.34°, 5.63°
- • Calling Code: +234 52