Benin 
Current Local Time; Date, time zone, and time difference
The current local time is PodonovoBenin
standard time
Currently in use
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UTC+1 |
Daylight Time
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无 |
IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Porto-Novo |
Current time is higher than Beijing time |
-7 hour |
Benin Related information
Capital: Porto-Novo
City English Name: Porto-Novo
Country: Benin
Country English Name: Benin
Province: Collines
Province English Name: Collines
Country Area Code: +229
Longitude and Latitude: 9°21'N, 2°36'E
Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
Language: French (official), Fon (most widely spoken)
IANA Time Zone: Africa/Porto-Novo
Standard Time Zone: West Africa Standard Time (WAT)
Daylight Saving Time: Not observed
Introduction:
Benin, officially the Republic of Benin, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Togo to the west, Burkina Faso and Niger to the north, and Nigeria to the east. Benin's coastline on the Gulf of Guinea to the south is where the majority of the country's population resides. Benin covers an area of 112,622 square kilometers (43,483 square miles) and has an estimated population of 12.12 million.
Benin's history is a rich and complex one, with the country having been home to a number of different kingdoms and empires over the centuries. The first known inhabitants of Benin were the Yoruba people, who migrated to the region from Nigeria around the 12th century. The Yoruba established a number of kingdoms in Benin, including the Kingdom of Oyo, which became one of the most powerful states in West Africa.
In the 15th century, Benin came into contact with European traders, and the country soon became a major center for the slave trade. The slave trade had a devastating impact on Benin, and the country's population was decimated. In the 19th century, Benin became a French colony, and it remained under French rule until 1960, when it gained independence.
Since independence, Benin has been a relatively stable country. However, it has faced a number of challenges, including economic inequality, political instability, and corruption. In recent years, Benin has made progress in addressing these challenges, and the country is now seen as one of the more stable and prosperous countries in West Africa.