Offset
The time difference between Benin City and Mexico City is 7 hours.
Benin City (WAT) is ahead of Mexico City (CST).
WAT: UTC+1
CST: UTC-6
Neither Benin City nor Mexico City is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 4 PM–5 PM in Benin City (9 AM–10 AM in Mexico City).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 4:00 PM Benin City (9:00 AM Mexico City).
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
Mexico
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Constitution DayMon, Feb 2
- Benito Juárez's birthdayMon, Mar 16
- Maundy ThursdayThu, Apr 2
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Independence DayWed, Sep 16
- Revolution DayMon, Nov 16
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Benin City uses West Africa Time (WAT). To call Nigeria, dial +234.
Mexico City uses Central Standard Time. To call Mexico, dial +52.
Mexico City is approximately 7,000 miles west of Benin City.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Benin City | Mexico City | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 5:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 6:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 6:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 7:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Benin City nor Mexico City 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
- 6:32 AM
- Sunset
- 6:58 PM
- Day length
- 12h 26m
- Sunrise
- 6:09 AM
- Sunset
- 7:18 PM
- Day length
- 13h 8m
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Central Standard 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 Central Standard Time
- MEX
- NLU
- TLC
- PBC
- QRO
- BJX
- GDL
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Benin City in Mexico City?
- 9:00 am Benin City is 2:00 am Mexico City.
- What is 12:00 pm Benin City in Mexico City?
- 12:00 pm Benin City is 5:00 am Mexico City.
- What is 12:30 pm Benin City in Mexico City?
- 12:30 pm Benin City is 5:30 am Mexico City.
- What is 2:00 pm Benin City in Mexico City?
- 2:00 pm Benin City is 7:00 am Mexico City.
- What is 5:00 pm Benin City in Mexico City?
- 5:00 pm Benin City is 10:00 am Mexico City.
- What is 11:30 pm Benin City in Mexico City?
- 11:30 pm Benin City is 4:30 pm Mexico City.