Benin facts
| Capital | Porto-Novo |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Western Africa |
| Area | 112,622 km² · 43,484 sq mi · 27,829,459 acres |
| Language | French |
| Demonym | Beninese |
| Currency | West African CFA Franc (XOF) |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos · UTC+1 · 4:32 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +229 |
| Internet domain | .bj |
| Capital coordinates | 6.4965, 2.6036 |
Time difference
Porto-Novo is on UTC+1 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 7:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 4:00 a.m. |
| London | 12:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 11:00 a.m. |
Size and distance
- Benin is about 1.2% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Benin is about 46.4% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Porto-Novo to Washington, D.C.: about 8,659 km (5,380 mi) as the crow flies.
- Porto-Novo to London: about 5,011 km (3,114 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Benin shares land borders with 4 countries: Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Togo.
Sources: mledoze/countries (ODbL), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), Natural Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Benin?
The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo.
How big is Benin?
Benin covers about 112,622 km² (43,484 sq mi), ranking 100 of 196 countries by area. It is about 1.2% of the size of the United States. It is about 46.4% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Benin in?
Porto-Novo uses UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) today. When it is noon in Porto-Novo, it is 7:00 a.m. in New York and 12:00 p.m. in London.
What currency does Benin use?
Benin uses the West African CFA Franc (XOF).
What is the country code for Benin?
The international calling code is +229. From the United States dial 011 229 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 229.
What language is spoken in Benin?
Official or national language: French.