Current Time in Parakou

Daily schedule of a person living in Benin

Time period (local time)	Activities
6:00-7:00	Wake up, get ready, and have breakfast. Many people also have a brief conversation with their family.
7:00-8:00	Commute to work by public transport or motorbike taxi. This is the time when traffic congestion is likely to occur.
8:00-12:00	Morning work. This is the time when meetings, document preparation, and external communication are concentrated.
12:00-13:00	Lunchtime. Many people eat at restaurants near the workplace or at home.
13:00-17:00	Afternoon work. This is the time when people are busy dealing with customers, going around the office, and holding internal meetings.
17:00-18:30	Heading home after work. Traffic congestion and shopping can take a little time.
18:30-20:00	Eat dinner. Home-cooked meals are the norm, and it is also an important time to spend time with family.
20:00-22:00	Enjoy watching TV or listening to the radio. It is also used for religious activities and socializing with neighbors.
22:00-23:00	Getting ready for bed. Taking a shower and quietly wrapping up the day.

Time period (local time)	Activities
5:30-6:30	Wake up, change into uniform, and eat breakfast. This is the time to get ready for school.
6:30-7:30	Commute to school on foot or by motorbike taxi. Heavy traffic, so safety precautions are required.
7:30-12:00	Morning classes. Major subjects such as math, science, and history are taught.
12:00-13:00	Lunch break. Some students eat their lunch or buy snacks at the school store.
13:00-15:00	Afternoon classes. Various subjects such as physical education, art, and religious education are taught.
15:00-16:30	Go home or attend supplementary classes or club activities. Many students return home during this time.
16:30-18:30	After returning home, students help out around the house or do their homework. Some students help with farm work.
18:30-20:00	Dinner and break time. Valuable time to communicate with family.
20:00-21:30	Finishing homework and reading. Some families finish studying early due to unstable power supplies.
21:30-22:30	Bathing and preparing for the next day before going to bed. Many families lead a very regular lifestyle.