Current Time in Parakou, Borgou, Benin

8:27:42 PM

20:27:42

WAT (West Africa Time) · UTC+01:00

Africa/Porto-Novo

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Time zone details

Parakou does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Parakou

Sunrise6:39 AMSolar noon12:45 PMSunset6:50 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Parakou in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Benin
Administrative area
Borgou
Place type
City or town
Country currency
West African CFA Franc (XOF)

Practical

Languages
French
Dialing code
+229
Population
255,478
Elevation
Approximately 369 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
9° 20' N / 2° 37' E
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Clock changes in Parakou

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 11 min31 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination12%
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Monday, September 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 11 min31 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(84.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 11 min31 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 10 min31 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 10 min30 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 09 min31 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 09 min30 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 08 min31 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 08 min31 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Parakou

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Time context

Parakou follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Cotonou

Current time offsetUTC+01:00 (WAT)

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Upcoming national public holidays in Benin

  1. All Saints' Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Parakou, Borgou, Benin

General Tunde Idiagbon International AirportILRLarge airport · Serves Ilorin/Ogbomosho, Nigeria228 km east-southeast

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About 228 km (142 mi) east-southeast of Parakou

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Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Parakou in?
Parakou currently uses West Africa Time (WAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Porto-Novo.
When is the next clock change in Parakou?
No clock changes are scheduled for Parakou in the next 12 months
Does Parakou observe daylight saving time?
Parakou does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Parakou right now?
Parakou is currently UTC+01:00