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Tchaourou, Borgou, Benin – Benin Flag

Current Date And Time In Tchaourou, Benin

Sunday, 26 July 2026
20:14:29 WAT
State: Borgou
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 43,862
District: Commune of Tchaourou

✈️ Tchaourou, Borgou, Benin - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Tchaourou, Borgou, Benin using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Tchaourou.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Tchaourou with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Tchaourou — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Benin, which includes Tchaourou, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Benin before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Benin's time zone +01:00, country calling code +229 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .BJ. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Tchaourou.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+01:00
📞 Country Calling Code+229
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.BJ

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Benin — police 117, ambulance 112, fire brigade 118. Store these in your phone before you reach Tchaourou. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Tchaourou.

🚔
Police
117
🚑
Ambulance
112
🚒
Fire
118

📊 Benin At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Benin — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.525
Low
👤
Life Expectancy
61.0
years
📚
Literacy Rate
51.4%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$1,485
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
1.6%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Benin development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Tchaourou for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Tchaourou
International Airport • LRL
Niamtougou International Airport
Niamtougou, TG
192
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Tchaourou's exact coordinates, or Parakou's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Tchaourou From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tchaourou to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Paris (France)4,445 km2,762 mi~ 5h 59m
London (United Kingdom)4,746 km2,949 mi~ 6h 20m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)5,845 km3,632 mi~ 7h 38m
New York (United States)8,237 km5,119 mi~ 10h 26m
Toronto (Canada)8,683 km5,396 mi~ 10h 58m
Singapore (Singapore)11,216 km6,969 mi~ 13h 57m
Los Angeles (United States)12,171 km7,563 mi~ 15h 04m
Tokyo (Japan)13,324 km8,279 mi~ 16h 26m
Sydney (Australia)15,773 km9,801 mi~ 19h 18m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,807 km10,443 mi~ 20h 31m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Tchaourou, Benin is set to West Africa Time (WAT) with a current offset of UTC +01:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Tchaourou requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneWest Africa Time (WAT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +01:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time8:14 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Tchaourou to Major World Cities

It is currently 8:14 PM on Sunday in Tchaourou. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Tchaourou right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Tchaourou
New York (United States)Sun, 3:14 PM5h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 12:14 PM8h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 3:14 PM5h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 8:14 PMSame time
Paris (France)Sun, 9:14 PM1h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 11:14 PM3h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 3:14 AM7h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 4:14 AM8h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 5:14 AM9h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 7:14 AM11h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Tchaourou — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Tchaourou is the West African CFA franc (XOF), written as Fr. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
Fr 576.72
XOF
€ 1 Euro
Fr 655.96
XOF
£ 1 British Pound
Fr 768.16
XOF
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Fr 402.55
XOF
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Fr 408.95
XOF

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Tchaourou

Knowing which languages are used in Tchaourou helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
French
National language(s):
FonYomYorubaGenKabiyèTammariBaribaFulfulde

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Tchaourou. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Ouessé (Collines, Benin)30 mi48 kmSSW
⬆️
Parakou (Borgou, Benin)31 mi50 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Bétérou (Borgou, Benin)32 mi51 kmNW
⬆️
Okuta (Kwara State, Nigeria)47 mi76 kmENE
⬆️
Saki (Oyo State, Nigeria)56 mi91 kmESE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Tchaourou

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Tchaourou is the Colosseum (Italy), about 3,796 km away. Straight-line distances from Tchaourou to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy3,796 km2,359 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan4,158 km2,584 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil6,113 km3,798 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India8,123 km5,048 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru8,650 km5,375 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico9,780 km6,077 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China11,285 km7,012 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Tchaourou shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Borgou and Benin. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Borgou Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Borgou, including major hub cities.
✈️ Benin Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Benin.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Tchaourou, Benin runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/E socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Tchaourou and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Tchaourou.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
EType E: Two round pins + hole
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🧭 Tchaourou's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Tchaourou

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Tchaourou. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Tchaourou — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Tchaourou

Tchaourou keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Benin. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Tchaourou

The closest airport to Tchaourou is Niamtougou International Airport (LRL), about 192 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Tchaourou From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Tchaourou needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Tchaourou gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Tchaourou

Tchaourou rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Tchaourou — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Tchaourou

ℹ️ Tchaourou OverviewSee the full profile of Tchaourou — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Tchaourou MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Tchaourou for distance and direction.
💰 Tchaourou CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Tchaourou

What side of the road do people drive on in Tchaourou?

Tchaourou, like the rest of Benin, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Tchaourou use?

Tchaourou runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/E sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Tchaourou?

In Tchaourou, reach police on 117, ambulance on 112, fire brigade on 118. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Tchaourou?

Niamtougou International Airport (LRL) is the nearest airport to Tchaourou, about 192 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Tchaourou in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Tchaourou runs on West Africa Time (UTC +01:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Tchaourou?

Tchaourou shares the official and regional languages of Borgou and Benin — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Tchaourou?

No — Tchaourou uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), symbol Fr. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Tchaourou currency page for live rates.