Current Date And Time In Kandi, Benin
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kandi, 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 Kandi — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Kandi | |
| State | Alibori | |
| Country | Benin | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 56,043 | |
| Area | 3,421.00 km² (1,320.85 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Alibori | #2 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 | 294 | |
| In Feet | 965 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 11.13 | |
| Longitude | 2.94 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 11.134° N 2.939° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 8' 3" N 2° 56' 19" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 8.05' N 2° 56.32' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Gaya, Niger (100 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 | 🔥 06:37 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:06 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 28m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Porto-Novo |
Kandi is a city situated in Alibori, Benin, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Kandi as a State / Province Capital. 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 Kandi pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 294 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kandi on the map
Kandi 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 Kandi 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. › Kandi exchange rates
To ring a number in Kandi 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 Kandi and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Kandi ranks #2 of 6 cities in Alibori. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Alibori market. › Cities near Kandi
Kandi has a recorded population of approximately 56,043 people. That places it #2 of 6 cities with population data in Alibori. Browse more cities in Alibori for comparison.
Kandi spans approximately 3,421.00 square kilometers (1,320.85 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Kandi keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:37 AM and sets around 07:06 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Kandi price in West African CFA franc (XOF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Kandi currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Kandi lands you closest to Gaya, Niger, about 100 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kandi sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
