Current Time in Benin City, Nigeria
GMT+1 · GMT+1
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About Benin City Time
Benin City is a city in Nigeria, located in Africa. It operates on GMT+1 (GMT+1), with the IANA timezone identifier Africa/Lagos.
Like much of Africa, Benin City observes Daylight Saving Time, shifting its clocks twice a year. Always verify the current offset when scheduling international calls.
Benin City shares its time zone with cities such as Lagos, Kano, Ibadan, Abuja and 15 more, meaning the time of day in Benin City matches these locations exactly.
Time Difference from Major World Cities
Quick reference for how Benin City's local time compares to other key business and travel hubs around the world.
| City | Offset | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| New York | +5h | Benin City is 5h ahead |
| London | ±0h | Same time |
| Paris | -1h | Benin City is 1h behind |
| Dubai | -3h | Benin City is 3h behind |
| Singapore | -7h | Benin City is 7h behind |
| Tokyo | -8h | Benin City is 8h behind |
| Sydney | -9h | Benin City is 9h behind |
| Los Angeles | +8h | Benin City is 8h ahead |
Best Times to Call Benin City
If you are scheduling a call with someone in Benin City during their standard business hours (09:00–17:00 local), here is when that falls in two reference time zones:
- From New York (America/New_York): 09:00 in Benin City =
14:00NYC. 17:00 in Benin City =22:00NYC. - From London (Europe/London): 09:00 in Benin City =
09:00London. 17:00 in Benin City =17:00London.
For other cities, use the meeting planner to find overlapping business hours across multiple time zones simultaneously.