Current Date And Time In Matéri, Benin
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:14:52 WAT
State: Atakora
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 24,490
District: Materi
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Matéri, a city in Atakora, Benin in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Matéri — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Matéri | |
| District / County | Materi | |
| State | Atakora | |
| Country | Benin | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 24,490 | |
| Area | 1,740.00 km² (671.82 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Atakora | #6 of 10 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 | 200 | |
| In Feet | 656 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 10.7 | |
| Longitude | 1.06 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 10.696° N 1.063° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 41' 46" N 1° 3' 47" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 41.77' N 1° 3.78' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Atakora Capital | 56 km Southeast of Natitingou | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mandouri, Togo (32 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 | 🔥 06:44 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:16 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 32m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Porto-Novo |
Matéri is a city situated in Atakora, Benin, within Africa. It falls under Materi, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Matéri 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 Atakora
The latitude and longitude of Matéri pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 200 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Matéri on the map
Matéri 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 Matéri 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. › Matéri exchange rates
To ring a number in Matéri 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 Matéri and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Matéri ranks #6 of 10 cities in Atakora. It lies about 56 km Southeast of Natitingou, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Atakora market. › Cities near Matéri
Matéri has a recorded population of approximately 24,490 people. That places it #6 of 10 cities with population data in Atakora. Browse more cities in Atakora for comparison.
Matéri spans approximately 1,740.00 square kilometers (671.82 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Matéri keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:44 AM and sets around 07:16 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Matéri price in West African CFA franc (XOF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Matéri currency page.
Matéri is about 56 km Southeast of Natitingou, the capital of Atakora. See cities near Matéri for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Matéri lands you closest to Mandouri, Togo, about 32 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Matéri sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
