The latitude and longitude of Benin is 9 o 30'North of the equator and 2 o 15 East of Greenwich. The country of Benin which falls within the continent of Africa is a part of the northern hemisphere. The latitude and longitude of the capital of Benin , Porto-Novo, is 6 o 29 North and 2 o 37 East.
The latitude of Benin is a clear proof of its closeness to the equator or the great circle. This can be held partly responsible for the hot and humid climate of the country. The longitudes and latitudes within Benin cover the total area of 112,620 square kilometer. The main longitude of Benin signifies the UTC+1 time zone of Benin which means that the time is one hour more than the Greenwich Mean Time. The standard time zone of Benin is 6 hours more than the standard time of Washington DC.
