Live local time
What time is it in Cotonou?
Cotonou time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Cotonou. Cotonou observes the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone (GMT+1). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
Planning a call, a flight, or a livestream with someone in Cotonou? The banner above tells you exactly how far ahead or behind Cotonou is from wherever you are right now. For side-by-side planning across several places, open the World Clock or the Time Zone Converter.
Cotonou time — FAQ
What time is it in Cotonou right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Cotonou (Africa/Porto-Novo, GMT+1). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Cotonou in?
Cotonou uses the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone, currently GMT+1.
Does Cotonou observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Cotonou changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.