Current Date And Time In Abomey, Benin
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Abomey, a city in Zou, Benin in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Abomey — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Abomey | |
| State | Zou | |
| Country | Benin | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 117,824 | |
| Area | 142.00 km² (54.83 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Zou | #1 of 6 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 | 228 | |
| In Feet | 748 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 7.18 | |
| Longitude | 1.99 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 7.183° N 1.991° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 10' 58" N 1° 59' 28" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 10.97' N 1° 59.47' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Tohoun, Togo (45 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 | 🌅 07:06 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 21m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Porto-Novo |
Abomey is a city situated in Zou, Benin, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Abomey 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 Zou
The latitude and longitude of Abomey pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 228 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Abomey on the map
Abomey 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 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 exchange rates
To ring a number in Abomey 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 and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Abomey ranks #1 of 6 cities in Zou. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Zou market. › Cities near Abomey
Abomey has a recorded population of approximately 117,824 people. That places it #1 of 6 cities with population data in Zou. Browse more cities in Zou for comparison.
Abomey spans approximately 142.00 square kilometers (54.83 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Abomey keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:44 AM and sets around 07:06 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Abomey price in West African CFA franc (XOF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Abomey currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Abomey lands you closest to Tohoun, Togo, about 45 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Abomey sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
