Current Date And Time In Banikoara, Benin
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:10:58 WAT
State: Alibori
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 37,571
District: Commune of Banikoara
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Banikoara, a city in Alibori, Benin in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Banikoara — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Banikoara | |
| District / County | Commune of Banikoara | |
| State | Alibori | |
| Country | Benin | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 37,571 | |
| Area | 4,383.00 km² (1,692.29 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Alibori | #3 of 6 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | West African CFA Franc | |
| Code ISO-4217 | XOF | |
| Symbol | Fr | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +229 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .bj | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 312 | |
| In Feet | 1,024 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 11.3 | |
| Longitude | 2.44 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 11.298° N 2.439° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 17' 54" N 2° 26' 19" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 17.91' N 2° 26.31' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Alibori Capital | 58 km East-Southeast of Kandi | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Namponkoré, Burkina Faso (87 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:38 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:12 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 33m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Porto-Novo |
Banikoara is a city situated in Alibori, Benin, within Africa. It falls under Commune of Banikoara, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Banikoara as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Alibori
The latitude and longitude of Banikoara pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 312 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Banikoara on the map
Banikoara runs on UTC +01:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Banikoara run on West African CFA Franc (XOF), shown with the symbol Fr. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Banikoara exchange rates
To ring a number in Banikoara from outside Benin, dial +229 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Banikoara and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Banikoara ranks #3 of 6 cities in Alibori. It lies about 58 km East-Southeast of Kandi, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Alibori market. › Cities near Banikoara
Banikoara has a recorded population of approximately 37,571 people. That places it #3 of 6 cities with population data in Alibori. Browse more cities in Alibori for comparison.
Banikoara spans approximately 4,383.00 square kilometers (1,692.29 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Banikoara keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:38 AM and sets around 07:12 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Banikoara price in West African CFA franc (XOF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Banikoara currency page.
Banikoara is about 58 km East-Southeast of Kandi, the capital of Alibori. See cities near Banikoara for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Banikoara lands you closest to Namponkoré, Burkina Faso, about 87 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Banikoara sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
