Tokyo to Benin City Time Difference
Benin City is 8 hours behind Tokyo. When it is noon in Tokyo, it is 04:00 in Benin City.
Tokyo (UTC+9) → Lagos (UTC+1)
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When it's 01:00 in Tokyo, it's 17:00 in Benin City
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Tokyo & Benin City◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
13,321 km
Est. Flight Time
~16.7h
Time Difference
-8h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Tokyo
22:00
Benin City (-1)
09:00
Tokyo
01:00
Benin City
12:00
Tokyo
04:00
Benin City
15:00
Tokyo
07:00
Benin City
18:00
Tokyo
10:00
Benin City
21:00
Tokyo
13:00
Benin City
00:00
Tokyo
16:00
Benin City (-1)
03:00
Tokyo
19:00
Benin City (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Tokyo ahead of Benin City?
Benin City is 8 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo, it is 04:00 in Benin City. Tokyo operates on Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9), while Benin City uses Africa/Lagos (UTC+1).
What is the best time to call Benin City from Tokyo?
There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Tokyo and Benin City. The best window is 17:00–18:00 Tokyo time (09:00–10:00 in Benin City).
Does the Tokyo 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 Tokyo and Benin City
The distance between Tokyo and Benin City is approximately 13,321 km. A direct flight typically takes around 16.7 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Benin City time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.