Sunrise and Sunset times in Porto-Novo, Benin 
Today:
 Sunrise: 07:05:59
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 Sunset: 18:53:52
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Day Length: 11h 47m 53s
Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo, UTC +1 h.
Latitude: 6.4833, Longitude: 2.6166
Porto-Novo
Ouémé, Benin 
300 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Jan-01, Thursday | 07:00:24 | 12:53:06 | 18:45:47 | 11h 45m 23s |
| 2026-Jan-02, Friday | 07:00:49 | 12:53:34 | 18:46:18 | 11h 45m 29s |
| 2026-Jan-03, Saturday | 07:01:14 | 12:54:01 | 18:46:48 | 11h 45m 34s |
| 2026-Jan-04, Sunday | 07:01:38 | 12:54:29 | 18:47:19 | 11h 45m 41s |
| 2026-Jan-05, Monday | 07:02:02 | 12:54:55 | 18:47:49 | 11h 45m 47s |
| 2026-Jan-06, Tuesday | 07:02:25 | 12:55:22 | 18:48:19 | 11h 45m 54s |
| 2026-Jan-07, Wednesday | 07:02:47 | 12:55:48 | 18:48:49 | 11h 46m 2s |
| 2026-Jan-08, Thursday | 07:03:08 | 12:56:13 | 18:49:19 | 11h 46m 11s |
| 2026-Jan-09, Friday | 07:03:29 | 12:56:38 | 18:49:48 | 11h 46m 19s |
| 2026-Jan-10, Saturday | 07:03:49 | 12:57:03 | 18:50:17 | 11h 46m 28s |
| 2026-Jan-11, Sunday | 07:04:08 | 12:57:27 | 18:50:45 | 11h 46m 37s |
| 2026-Jan-12, Monday | 07:04:26 | 12:57:50 | 18:51:13 | 11h 46m 47s |
| 2026-Jan-13, Tuesday | 07:04:44 | 12:58:12 | 18:51:41 | 11h 46m 57s |
| 2026-Jan-14, Wednesday | 07:05:01 | 12:58:34 | 18:52:08 | 11h 47m 7s |
| 2026-Jan-15, Thursday | 07:05:17 | 12:58:56 | 18:52:35 | 11h 47m 18s |
| 2026-Jan-16, Friday | 07:05:32 | 12:59:16 | 18:53:01 | 11h 47m 29s |
| 2026-Jan-17, Saturday | 07:05:46 | 12:59:36 | 18:53:27 | 11h 47m 41s |
| 2026-Jan-18, Sunday | 07:05:59 | 12:59:56 | 18:53:52 | 11h 47m 53s |
| 2026-Jan-19, Monday | 07:06:11 | 13:00:14 | 18:54:17 | 11h 48m 6s |
| 2026-Jan-20, Tuesday | 07:06:23 | 13:00:32 | 18:54:41 | 11h 48m 18s |
| 2026-Jan-21, Wednesday | 07:06:33 | 13:00:49 | 18:55:05 | 11h 48m 32s |
| 2026-Jan-22, Thursday | 07:06:43 | 13:01:05 | 18:55:28 | 11h 48m 45s |
| 2026-Jan-23, Friday | 07:06:52 | 13:01:21 | 18:55:50 | 11h 48m 58s |
| 2026-Jan-24, Saturday | 07:06:59 | 13:01:36 | 18:56:12 | 11h 49m 13s |
| 2026-Jan-25, Sunday | 07:07:06 | 13:01:50 | 18:56:33 | 11h 49m 27s |
| 2026-Jan-26, Monday | 07:07:12 | 13:02:03 | 18:56:53 | 11h 49m 41s |
| 2026-Jan-27, Tuesday | 07:07:17 | 13:02:15 | 18:57:13 | 11h 49m 56s |
| 2026-Jan-28, Wednesday | 07:07:21 | 13:02:27 | 18:57:32 | 11h 50m 11s |
| 2026-Jan-29, Thursday | 07:07:24 | 13:02:37 | 18:57:51 | 11h 50m 27s |
| 2026-Jan-30, Friday | 07:07:26 | 13:02:47 | 18:58:09 | 11h 50m 43s |
| 2026-Jan-31, Saturday | 07:07:27 | 13:02:56 | 18:58:26 | 11h 50m 59s |
Day length in Porto-Novo during the year on the chart:
Porto-Novo on Benin map:
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*Calculation of distances from capital to capital
Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks