New York to Cotonou time converter

Cotonou is 5 hours ahead of New York. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 2:00 PM in Cotonou.

New York EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Cotonou WAT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

New York
United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4
Cotonou
Benin
Tue, Oct 20
WATUTC+1+5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New York to Cotonou conversion table

Every hour of today in New York and the matching time in Cotonou. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

New YorkCotonou
12:00 AM5:00 AM
1:00 AM6:00 AM
2:00 AM7:00 AM
3:00 AM8:00 AM
4:00 AM9:00 AM
5:00 AM10:00 AM
6:00 AM11:00 AM
7:00 AM12:00 PM
8:00 AM1:00 PM
9:00 AM2:00 PM
10:00 AM3:00 PM
11:00 AM4:00 PM
12:00 PM5:00 PM
1:00 PM6:00 PM
2:00 PM7:00 PM
3:00 PM8:00 PM
4:00 PM9:00 PM
5:00 PM10:00 PM
6:00 PM11:00 PM
7:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in New York (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Cotonou).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because New York and Cotonou switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +5h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +6h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +5h

Distance

New York and Cotonou are 8,403 km (5,221 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New York and Cotonou?

Cotonou is 5 hours ahead of New York.

What time is it in Cotonou when it is 9 AM in New York?

When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 2:00 PM in Cotonou.

When is the best time to call Cotonou from New York?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in New York (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Cotonou).

Does the time difference between New York and Cotonou change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.