Current Date And Time In Ouidah, Benin
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ouidah, 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 Ouidah — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ouidah | |
| State | Atlantique | |
| Country | Benin | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 47,616 | |
| Area | 364.00 km² (140.54 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Atlantique | #3 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 | 17 | |
| In Feet | 56 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 6.36 | |
| Longitude | 2.09 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.363° N 2.085° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 21' 47" N 2° 5' 6" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 21.78' N 2° 5.1' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Afanyangan, Togo (50 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 | 🌅 07:05 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 20m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Porto-Novo |
Ouidah is a city situated in Atlantique, Benin, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Ouidah 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 Ouidah pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 17 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ouidah on the map
Ouidah 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 Ouidah 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. › Ouidah exchange rates
To ring a number in Ouidah 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 Ouidah and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ouidah ranks #3 of 11 cities in Atlantique. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Atlantique market. › Cities near Ouidah
Ouidah has a recorded population of approximately 47,616 people. That places it #3 of 11 cities with population data in Atlantique. Browse more cities in Atlantique for comparison.
Ouidah spans approximately 364.00 square kilometers (140.54 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Ouidah is part of Atlantique in Benin. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Ouidah keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:44 AM and sets around 07:05 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ouidah price in West African CFA franc (XOF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Ouidah currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ouidah lands you closest to Afanyangan, Togo, about 50 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ouidah sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
