🇧🇯 What Time Zone Is Benin In?
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Thu, Oct 8
UTC+01:00IANA: Africa/Lagos
Benin time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Africa/Lagos |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC+1 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC+1 |
| Time zones in the country | 1 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Benin and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 1 hour ahead | 1 hour ahead |
| London | 1 hour ahead | same time |
| New York | 6 hours ahead | 5 hours ahead |
| India (IST) | 4 hours 30 minutes behind | 4 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Tokyo | 8 hours behind | 8 hours behind |
"Ahead" means Benin is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
Benin time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Benin use?
Benin uses Africa/Lagos. Its offset is UTC+1 in January and the same in July.
Does Benin observe daylight saving time?
No. Benin does not change its clocks in 2026: Africa/Lagos stays on UTC+1 all year.
What is the time difference between Benin and New York?
In January Benin is 6 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 5 hours ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between Benin and India?
In January Benin is 4 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 4 hours 30 minutes behind India. India does not use daylight saving time.