Offset
The time difference between Benin City and Istanbul is 2 hours.
Benin City (WAT) is behind Istanbul (TRT).
WAT: UTC+1
TRT: UTC+3
Neither Benin City nor Istanbul is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–3 PM in Benin City (11 AM–5 PM in Istanbul).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Benin City (2:00 PM Istanbul).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Nigeria
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Children's DayWed, May 27
- Democracy DayFri, Jun 12
- National DayThu, Oct 1
- National Youth DaySun, Nov 1
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DayMon, Dec 28
Turkey
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- National Independence & Children's DayThu, Apr 23
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Atatürk Commemoration & Youth DayTue, May 19
- Democracy and National Unity DayWed, Jul 15
- Victory DaySun, Aug 30
- Republic DayThu, Oct 29
About these zones
Benin City uses West Africa Time (WAT). To call Nigeria, dial +234.
Istanbul uses Turkey Time (TRT). To call Turkey, dial +90.
Istanbul is approximately 2,800 miles northeast of Benin City.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Benin City | Istanbul | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Benin City nor Istanbul observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:30 AM
- Sunset
- 6:42 PM
- Day length
- 12h 12m
- Sunrise
- 6:39 AM
- Sunset
- 7:26 PM
- Day length
- 12h 47m
Daylight overlap: 10h 56m — 6:30 AM–5:26 PM in Benin City (8:30 AM–7:26 PM in Istanbul). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Turkey Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in West Africa Time
- LOS
- KAN
- IBA
- ABV
- PHC
- KAD
- BNI
- ABB
Airports in Turkey Time
- IST
- SAW
- ESB
- YEI
- ADB
- GZT
- DIY
- ADA
- COV
- ASR
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Benin City in Istanbul?
- 9:00 am Benin City is 11:00 am Istanbul.
- What is 12:00 pm Benin City in Istanbul?
- 12:00 pm Benin City is 2:00 pm Istanbul.
- What is 12:30 pm Benin City in Istanbul?
- 12:30 pm Benin City is 2:30 pm Istanbul.
- What is 2:00 pm Benin City in Istanbul?
- 2:00 pm Benin City is 4:00 pm Istanbul.
- What is 5:00 pm Benin City in Istanbul?
- 5:00 pm Benin City is 7:00 pm Istanbul.
- What is 11:30 pm Benin City in Istanbul?
- 11:30 pm Benin City is 1:30 am Istanbul, the next day.