Current Date And Time In Parakou, Benin
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Parakou, a city in Borgou, Benin in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Parakou — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Parakou | |
| State | Borgou | |
| Country | Benin | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 255,478 | |
| Area | 441.00 km² (170.27 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Borgou | #1 of 9 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 | 369 | |
| In Feet | 1,211 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 9.34 | |
| Longitude | 2.63 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 9.337° N 2.63° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 20' 14" N 2° 37' 49" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 20.23' N 2° 37.82' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Suya, Nigeria (62 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 | 🌅 07:14 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 35m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Porto-Novo |
Parakou is a city situated in Borgou, Benin, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Parakou 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 Borgou
The latitude and longitude of Parakou pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 369 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Parakou on the map
Parakou 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 Parakou 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. › Parakou exchange rates
To ring a number in Parakou 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 Parakou and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Parakou ranks #1 of 9 cities in Borgou. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Borgou market. › Cities near Parakou
Parakou has a recorded population of approximately 255,478 people. That places it #1 of 9 cities with population data in Borgou. Browse more cities in Borgou for comparison.
Parakou spans approximately 441.00 square kilometers (170.27 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Parakou keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:38 AM and sets around 07:14 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Parakou price in West African CFA franc (XOF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Parakou currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Parakou lands you closest to Suya, Nigeria, about 62 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Parakou sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
