Los Angeles to Benin City Time Difference
Benin City is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is noon in Los Angeles, it is 20:00 in Benin City.
Los Angeles (UTC-7) → Lagos (UTC+1)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 07:00 in Los Angeles, it's 15:00 in Benin City
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Los Angeles & Benin City◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
12,609 km
Est. Flight Time
~15.8h
Time Difference
+8h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Los Angeles
14:00
Benin City
09:00
Los Angeles
17:00
Benin City
12:00
Los Angeles
20:00
Benin City
15:00
Los Angeles
23:00
Benin City
18:00
Los Angeles
02:00
Benin City (+1)
21:00
Los Angeles
05:00
Benin City (+1)
00:00
Los Angeles
08:00
Benin City
03:00
Los Angeles
11:00
Benin City
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Los Angeles behind Benin City?
Benin City is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 20:00 in Benin City. Los Angeles operates on America/Los Angeles (UTC-7), while Benin City uses Africa/Lagos (UTC+1).
What is the best time to call Benin City from Los Angeles?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Los Angeles and Benin City due to the 8 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Los Angeles to Benin City time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Los Angeles and Benin City
The distance between Los Angeles and Benin City is approximately 12,609 km. A direct flight typically takes around 15.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Benin City time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.