Offset
The time difference between Istanbul and Benin City is 2 hours.
Istanbul (TRT) is ahead of Benin City (WAT).
TRT: UTC+3
WAT: UTC+1
Neither Istanbul nor Benin City is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 11 AM–5 PM in Istanbul (9 AM–3 PM in Benin City).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 2:00 PM Istanbul (12:00 PM Benin 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.
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
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
About these zones
Istanbul uses Turkey Time (TRT). To call Turkey, dial +90.
Benin City uses West Africa Time (WAT). To call Nigeria, dial +234.
Benin City is approximately 2,800 miles southwest of Istanbul.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Istanbul | Benin City | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Istanbul nor Benin 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
- 6:36 AM
- Sunset
- 7:31 PM
- Day length
- 12h 55m
- Sunrise
- 6:31 AM
- Sunset
- 6:43 PM
- Day length
- 12h 13m
Daylight overlap: 11h — 8:31 AM–7:31 PM in Istanbul (6:31 AM–5:31 PM in Benin City). 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 Turkey Time
- IST
- SAW
- ESB
- YEI
- ADB
- GZT
- DIY
- ADA
- COV
- ASR
Airports in West Africa Time
- LOS
- KAN
- IBA
- ABV
- PHC
- KAD
- BNI
- ABB
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Istanbul in Benin City?
- 9:00 am Istanbul is 7:00 am Benin City.
- What is 12:00 pm Istanbul in Benin City?
- 12:00 pm Istanbul is 10:00 am Benin City.
- What is 12:30 pm Istanbul in Benin City?
- 12:30 pm Istanbul is 10:30 am Benin City.
- What is 2:00 pm Istanbul in Benin City?
- 2:00 pm Istanbul is 12:00 pm Benin City.
- What is 5:00 pm Istanbul in Benin City?
- 5:00 pm Istanbul is 3:00 pm Benin City.
- What is 11:30 pm Istanbul in Benin City?
- 11:30 pm Istanbul is 9:30 pm Benin City.