Time difference Benin
When it's 12pm in Paris, it's 12pm in Cotonou in winter and 11am in summer.
Opening hours Benin
To see / To do Benin
To discover the country's forests and parks, it's best to get up at the crack of dawn to explore nature and maximize your chances of observing wildlife. As for the country's few museums, they are generally open from Monday to Saturday, and even on Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Enjoying yourself Benin
In Cotonou, restaurants generally serve from 12pm to 3pm and from 7pm to 10pm, or even 11pm. And usually every day. The capital's maquis and bars in the rest of the country mostly serve 7 days a week, non-stop from 8am to 10pm.
Take a break Benin
In Cotonou, restaurants generally serve from 12pm to 3pm and from 7pm to 10pm, or even 11pm. And usually every day. The capital's maquis and bars in the rest of the country mostly serve 7 days a week, non-stop from 8am to 10pm.
(To) please yourself Benin
In general, the stores are open from Monday to Saturday from 9am to 1pm and from 2pm to 7pm. The opening hours of the stores are however theoretical, as the small stores remain open very late in the evening, even all night, and especially 7 days a week. The administrations are open from Monday to Friday from 8am to 12:30pm and from 3pm to 6:30pm.
Get out Benin
Cotonou's few clubs and discos open from 10-11pm, and stay open until the wee hours of the morning! Outside Cotonou, it's more likely to be in the bars and maquis that you'll be able to extend your evening...
