Current Date And Time In Cotonou, Benin
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Cotonou, a city in Littoral, Benin in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Cotonou — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Cotonou | |
| State | Littoral | |
| Country | Benin | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 679,012 | |
| Area | 79.00 km² (30.50 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| Population Rank in Littoral | #1 of 1 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 | 7 | |
| In Feet | 23 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 6.37 | |
| Longitude | 2.42 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.365° N 2.418° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 21' 55" N 2° 25' 6" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 21.92' N 2° 25.1' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Idiroko, Nigeria (47 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 | 🔥 06:43 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:03 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 20m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Porto-Novo |
Cotonou is a city situated in Littoral, Benin, within Africa. 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 Littoral
The latitude and longitude of Cotonou pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 7 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Cotonou on the map
Cotonou 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 Cotonou 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. › Cotonou exchange rates
To ring a number in Cotonou 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 Cotonou and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Cotonou ranks #1 of 1 cities in Littoral. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Littoral market. › Cities near Cotonou
Cotonou has a recorded population of approximately 679,012 people. That places it #1 of 1 cities with population data in Littoral. Browse more cities in Littoral for comparison.
Cotonou spans approximately 79.00 square kilometers (30.50 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Cotonou keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:43 AM and sets around 07:03 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Cotonou price in West African CFA franc (XOF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Cotonou currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Cotonou lands you closest to Idiroko, Nigeria, about 47 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Cotonou sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
