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Current Time in Parakou, Benin

Parakou is on West Africa Time – WAT (UTC+1) right now. Parakou does not observe daylight saving time.

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Africa/Lagos

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Time zone of Parakou

Time zoneWest Africa Time
AbbreviationWAT
UTC offsetUTC+1
IANA time zone idAfrica/Lagos
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Parakou and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York6 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles9 hours behind--:--
London1 hour behind--:--
ParisSame time--:--
Dubai3 hours ahead--:--
India4 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila7 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo8 hours ahead--:--
Sydney10 hours ahead--:--
Toronto6 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Parakou

Parakou does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+1 all year, so conversions never shift.

Parakou time FAQ

What time is it in Parakou right now?

Parakou is on WAT (UTC+1). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Parakou, updated every second.

What time zone is Parakou in?

Parakou is in West Africa Time, abbreviated WAT, UTC+1. Its IANA time zone id is Africa/Lagos.

Does Parakou observe daylight saving time?

No. Parakou stays on UTC+1 all year.

What is the time difference between Parakou and New York?

New York is 6 hours behind Parakou.

Other cities in Benin

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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.