Current Time in Banikoara, Alibori, Benin

6:30:34 AM

06:30:34

WAT (West Africa Time) · UTC+01:00

Africa/Porto-Novo

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Time zone details

Banikoara does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Banikoara

Sunrise6:41 AMSolar noon12:34 PMSunset6:26 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Banikoara in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Benin
Administrative area
Alibori
District
Commune of Banikoara
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
West African CFA Franc (XOF)

Practical

Country languages
French
Dialing code
+229
Population
37,571
Elevation
Approximately 312 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
11° 17' N / 2° 26' E
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Banikoara follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Cotonou

Popular conversions (current offsets)

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All times shown relative to Banikoara local time

Clock changes in Banikoara

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 46 min33 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination98%
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 46 min33 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(65.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 46 min33 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 45 min33 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 45 min33 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 44 min32 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 44 min32 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 43 min32 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 43 min31 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Banikoara

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Plan around Banikoara

Upcoming national public holidays in Benin

  1. All Saints' Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Banikoara, Alibori, Benin

Diori Hamani International AirportNIMLarge airport · Serves Niamey, Niger244 km north

Source: OurAirports record · NIM / DRRN

About 244 km (152 mi) north of Banikoara

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Nearby places

KandiAlibori58 kmE
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Banikoara in?
Banikoara uses West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Porto-Novo.
When is the next clock change in Banikoara?
No clock changes are scheduled for Banikoara in the next 12 months
Does Banikoara observe daylight saving time?
No. Banikoara uses WAT (UTC+1) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Banikoara?
Banikoara is UTC+1 all year