Current Date And Time In Abomey-Calavi, Benin
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
10:49:26 WAT
State: Atlantique
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 385,755
District: Commune of Abomey-Calavi
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Abomey-Calavi, a city in Atlantique, Benin in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Abomey-Calavi — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Abomey-Calavi | |
| District / County | Commune of Abomey-Calavi | |
| State | Atlantique | |
| Country | Benin | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 385,755 | |
| Area | 650.00 km² (250.97 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Atlantique | #1 of 11 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 | 11 | |
| In Feet | 36 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 6.45 | |
| Longitude | 2.36 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.449° N 2.356° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 26' 55" N 2° 21' 20" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 26.91' N 2° 21.34' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Atlantique Capital | 31 km West-Southwest of Ouidah | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Idiroko, Nigeria (48 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 | 🌅 07:07 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 23m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Porto-Novo |
Abomey-Calavi is a city situated in Atlantique, Benin, within Africa. It falls under Commune of Abomey-Calavi, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Abomey-Calavi 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 Atlantique
The latitude and longitude of Abomey-Calavi pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 11 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Abomey-Calavi on the map
Abomey-Calavi 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 Abomey-Calavi 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. › Abomey-Calavi exchange rates
To ring a number in Abomey-Calavi 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 Abomey-Calavi and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Abomey-Calavi ranks #1 of 11 cities in Atlantique. It lies about 31 km West-Southwest of Ouidah, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Atlantique market. › Cities near Abomey-Calavi
Abomey-Calavi has a recorded population of approximately 385,755 people. That places it #1 of 11 cities with population data in Atlantique. Browse more cities in Atlantique for comparison.
Abomey-Calavi spans approximately 650.00 square kilometers (250.97 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Abomey-Calavi sits within Commune of Abomey-Calavi, is part of Atlantique in Benin. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Abomey-Calavi keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:44 AM and sets around 07:07 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Abomey-Calavi price in West African CFA franc (XOF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Abomey-Calavi currency page.
Abomey-Calavi is about 31 km West-Southwest of Ouidah, the capital of Atlantique. See cities near Abomey-Calavi for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Abomey-Calavi lands you closest to Idiroko, Nigeria, about 48 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Abomey-Calavi sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
