Offset
The time difference between Mexico City and Benin City is 7 hours.
Mexico City (CST) is behind Benin City (WAT).
CST: UTC-6
WAT: UTC+1
Neither Mexico City nor Benin City is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–10 AM in Mexico City (4 PM–5 PM in Benin City).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 9:00 AM Mexico City (4:00 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.
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
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
Mexico City uses Central Standard Time. To call Mexico, dial +52.
Benin City uses West Africa Time (WAT). To call Nigeria, dial +234.
Benin City is approximately 7,000 miles east of Mexico City.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Mexico City | Benin City | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 6:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 6:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Mexico City 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
- 6:09 AM
- Sunset
- 7:18 PM
- Day length
- 13h 9m
- Sunrise
- 6:31 AM
- Sunset
- 6:58 PM
- Day length
- 12h 26m
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 Central Standard Time
- MEX
- NLU
- TLC
- PBC
- QRO
- BJX
- GDL
Airports in West Africa Time
- LOS
- KAN
- IBA
- ABV
- PHC
- KAD
- BNI
- ABB
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Mexico City in Benin City?
- 9:00 am Mexico City is 4:00 pm Benin City.
- What is 12:00 pm Mexico City in Benin City?
- 12:00 pm Mexico City is 7:00 pm Benin City.
- What is 12:30 pm Mexico City in Benin City?
- 12:30 pm Mexico City is 7:30 pm Benin City.
- What is 2:00 pm Mexico City in Benin City?
- 2:00 pm Mexico City is 9:00 pm Benin City.
- What is 5:00 pm Mexico City in Benin City?
- 5:00 pm Mexico City is 12:00 am Benin City, the next day.
- What is 11:30 pm Mexico City in Benin City?
- 11:30 pm Mexico City is 6:30 am Benin City, the next day.