Standard TimeWAT |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Porto-Novo |
COTONOU time compared to Beijing time (China) |
7 hours ahead |
Cotonou, Benin: West Africa's economic powerhouse and port hub
Cotonou, the largest city and economic capital of Benin, is located in the southeast of the country along the Gulf of Guinea. Although it is not the official administrative capital (Porto Novo is the political capital), it is the country's economic, trade and cultural center. As an important port city in West Africa, the Port of Cotonou is the central hub for Benin's imported and exported goods, connecting landlocked countries such as Niger and Nigeria, and assuming a key role in regional trade. The city is famous for the Dawi Market, one of the largest traditional markets in West Africa, where handicrafts and agricultural products are actively traded. The climate is tropical and monsoonal, with year-round warmth and distinct wet and dry seasons. With its blend of colonial French architecture and indigenous culture, Cotonou is an important gateway for exploring Benin and the West African region.
COTONOU Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2025-12-30
Sunrise Time
07:00
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Sunset Time
18:45
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