Current Date And Time In Semi, Benin
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:22:25 WAT
State: Ouémé
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 23,636
District: Seme-Kpodji
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Semi, a city in Ouémé, Benin in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Semi — 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 | Semi | |
| District / County | Seme-Kpodji | |
| State | Ouémé | |
| Country | Benin | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 23,636 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Ouémé | #5 of 7 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 | 8 | |
| In Feet | 26 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 6.37 | |
| Longitude | 2.62 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.367° N 2.617° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 22' 0" N 2° 37' 0" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 22' N 2° 37' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Ouémé Capital | 15 km North of Porto-Novo | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Badagry, Nigeria (30 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 | 🌅 07:05 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 22m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Porto-Novo |
Semi is a city situated in Ouémé, Benin, within Africa. It falls under Seme-Kpodji, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Semi as a District Headquarters. 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 Ouémé
The latitude and longitude of Semi pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 8 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Semi on the map
Semi 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 Semi 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. › Semi exchange rates
To ring a number in Semi 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 Semi and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Semi ranks #5 of 7 cities in Ouémé. It lies about 15 km North of Porto-Novo, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Ouémé market. › Cities near Semi
Semi has a recorded population of approximately 23,636 people. That places it #5 of 7 cities with population data in Ouémé. Browse more cities in Ouémé for comparison.
Semi keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:43 AM and sets around 07:05 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Semi price in West African CFA franc (XOF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Semi currency page.
Semi is about 15 km North of Porto-Novo, the capital of Ouémé. See cities near Semi for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Semi lands you closest to Badagry, Nigeria, about 30 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Semi sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
