New York to Benin City Time Difference

How many hours is New York behind Benin City?

Benin City is 5 hours ahead of New York. When it is 12:00 noon in New York, it is 17:00 in Benin City. New York operates on America/New York (UTC-4), while Benin City uses Africa/Lagos (UTC+1).

What is the best time to call Benin City from New York?

There are 3 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between New York and Benin City. The best window is 09:00–12:00 New York time (14:00–17:00 in Benin City).

Does the New York 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 New York and Benin City

The distance between New York and Benin City is approximately 8,676 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Benin City time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.