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Missérété, Ouémé, Benin – Benin Flag

Current Date And Time In Missérété, Benin

Sunday, 26 July 2026
03:20:20 WAT
State: Ouémé
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 41,657

✈️ Missérété, Ouémé, Benin - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Missérété, Ouémé, 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 Missérété.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Missérété 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 Missérété — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Benin, which includes Missérété, 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 Missérété.

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 Missérété. 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 Missérété.

🚔
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 Missérété for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Missérété
International Airport • COO
Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport
Cotonou, BJ
32
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Missérété From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Missérété 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)4,703 km2,923 mi~ 6h 17m
London (United Kingdom)5,004 km3,110 mi~ 6h 38m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)5,959 km3,703 mi~ 7h 46m
New York (United States)8,404 km5,222 mi~ 10h 38m
Toronto (Canada)8,860 km5,505 mi~ 11h 10m
Singapore (Singapore)11,230 km6,978 mi~ 13h 58m
Los Angeles (United States)12,340 km7,668 mi~ 15h 16m
Tokyo (Japan)13,523 km8,403 mi~ 16h 40m
Sydney (Australia)15,585 km9,684 mi~ 19h 05m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,555 km10,287 mi~ 20h 14m

✈ 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 Missérété, 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 Missérété 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 Time3:20 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Missérété to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:20 AM on Sunday in Missérété. 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 Missérété 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 Missérété
New York (United States)Sat, 10:20 PM5h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 7:20 PM8h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 10:20 PM5h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 3:20 AMSame time
Paris (France)Sun, 4:20 AM1h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 6:20 AM3h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 10:20 AM7h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 11:20 AM8h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 12:20 PM9h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 2:20 PM11h 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 Missérété — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Missérété 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 576.59
XOF
€ 1 Euro
Fr 655.96
XOF
£ 1 British Pound
Fr 767.99
XOF
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Fr 402.46
XOF
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Fr 408.86
XOF

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Missérété

Knowing which languages are used in Missérété 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 Missérété. 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
Avrankou (Ouémé, Benin)4 mi7 kmEast (E)
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Porto-Novo (Ouémé, Benin)4 mi7 kmSSE
⬆️
Adjarra (Ouémé, Benin)6 mi9 kmESE
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Zounké (Ouémé, Benin)6 mi9 kmNW
⬆️
Banigbé (Plateau, Benin)10 mi16 kmNE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Missérété

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Missérété is the Colosseum (Italy), about 4,048 km away. Straight-line distances from Missérété to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy4,048 km2,516 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan4,328 km2,689 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,962 km3,704 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India8,238 km5,119 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru8,580 km5,332 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico9,870 km6,133 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China11,466 km7,125 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Missérété, 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 Missérété and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Missérété.

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Missérété

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Missérété. 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 Missérété — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Missérété

Missérété 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 Missérété

The closest airport to Missérété is Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO), about 32 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 Missérété From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Missérété 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 Missérété gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Missérété

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

🔎 Explore More About Missérété

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Missérété

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

Missérété, 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 Missérété use?

Missérété 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 Missérété?

In Missérété, 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 Missérété?

Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO) is the nearest airport to Missérété, about 32 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Missérété 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 Missérété?

Missérété shares the official and regional languages of Ouémé 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 Missérété?

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