Current time in Cotonou
12:48
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Cotonou is 5 hours ahead of New York. It is 07:48 in New York (GMT-4). Cotonou–New York overlap Versus London, Cotonou is the same local clock as London (12:48 GMT+1). Cotonou–London overlap
12:48 in Cotonou
West Africa TimeAfrica/Porto-NovoNo DST
Check the holiday calendar before you check the offset for Cotonou. WAT, UTC+1. Not GMT like the neighbors to the west — this mistake is common. On ordinary weekdays, The polite window around the Haie Vive offices is 08:00–17:00 local. Cotonou does not shift for daylight saving; the clock stays UTC+1 all year. A calendar hold with both local times beats a surprise mention. On an ordinary weekday in Cotonou, treat the desk as reachable only in local business hours.
FAQ
What time is it in Cotonou?
It is 12:48 on Wednesday, 7 October 2026 in Cotonou, Benin (GMT+1).
What timezone is Cotonou in?
Cotonou uses West Africa Time. The IANA zone is Africa/Porto-Novo, currently GMT+1. This city does not observe daylight saving.
Is it okay to ping someone in Cotonou right now?
Verdict right now: PING. PING means local 09:00–18:00 on a weekday that is not a public holiday. NOT NOW is before 07:00 or after 21:00.
How do I check Cotonou time now?
Cotonou time now is 12:48 GMT+1. This page is a live clock; it refreshes about every minute.
What is the time difference between Cotonou and New York?
Cotonou is 5 hours ahead of New York. Right now it is 12:48 in Cotonou and 07:48 in New York.
What is the time difference between Cotonou and London?
Cotonou and London share the same local clock right now.
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Cotonou is 12:48 — 5 hours ahead of New York. Verdict: PING. Check before you ping → https://asleep.today/cotonou