Benin facts
| Capital | Porto-Novo |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Western Africa |
| Area | 112,622 km² · 43,484 sq mi · 27,829,459 acres |
| Language | French |
| Demonym | Beninese |
| Currency | West African CFA Franc (XOF) |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos · UTC+1 · 8:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +229 |
| Internet domain | .bj |
| Capital coordinates | 6.4965, 2.6036 |
Time difference
Porto-Novo is on UTC+1 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 7:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 4:00 a.m. |
| London | 12:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 11:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Benin is about 1.2% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Benin is about 46.4% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Porto-Novo to Washington, D.C.: about 8,659 km (5,380 mi) as the crow flies.
- Porto-Novo to London: about 5,011 km (3,114 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Benin shares land borders with 4 countries: Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Togo.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Benin?
The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo.
How big is Benin?
Benin covers about 112,622 km² (43,484 sq mi), ranking 100 of 196 countries by area. It is about 1.2% of the size of the United States. It is about 46.4% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Benin in?
Porto-Novo uses UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) today. When it is noon in Porto-Novo, it is 7:00 a.m. in New York and 12:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Benin use?
Benin uses the West African CFA Franc (XOF).
What is the country code for Benin?
The international calling code is +229. From the United States dial 011 229 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 229.
What language is spoken in Benin?
Official or national language: French.