Sunrise and Sunset times in Porto-Novo, Benin 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:53:06
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 Sunset: 19:00:16
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Day Length: 12h 7m 10s
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-Mar-01, Sunday | 07:01:47 | 13:01:50 | 19:01:53 | 12h 0m 6s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 07:01:25 | 13:01:38 | 19:01:51 | 12h 0m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 07:01:02 | 13:01:26 | 19:01:49 | 12h 0m 47s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 07:00:39 | 13:01:13 | 19:01:47 | 12h 1m 8s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 07:00:15 | 13:00:59 | 19:01:44 | 12h 1m 29s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:59:51 | 13:00:46 | 19:01:40 | 12h 1m 49s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:59:26 | 13:00:31 | 19:01:37 | 12h 2m 11s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:59:01 | 13:00:17 | 19:01:33 | 12h 2m 32s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:58:35 | 13:00:02 | 19:01:28 | 12h 2m 53s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:58:09 | 12:59:47 | 19:01:24 | 12h 3m 15s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:57:43 | 12:59:31 | 19:01:19 | 12h 3m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:57:17 | 12:59:15 | 19:01:14 | 12h 3m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:56:50 | 12:58:59 | 19:01:08 | 12h 4m 18s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:56:22 | 12:58:42 | 19:01:02 | 12h 4m 40s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:55:55 | 12:58:26 | 19:00:56 | 12h 5m 1s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:55:27 | 12:58:09 | 19:00:50 | 12h 5m 23s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:54:59 | 12:57:52 | 19:00:44 | 12h 5m 45s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:54:31 | 12:57:34 | 19:00:37 | 12h 6m 6s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:54:03 | 12:57:17 | 19:00:30 | 12h 6m 27s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:53:35 | 12:56:59 | 19:00:23 | 12h 6m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:53:06 | 12:56:41 | 19:00:16 | 12h 7m 10s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:52:37 | 12:56:23 | 19:00:09 | 12h 7m 32s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:52:09 | 12:56:05 | 19:00:02 | 12h 7m 53s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:51:40 | 12:55:47 | 18:59:55 | 12h 8m 15s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:51:11 | 12:55:29 | 18:59:47 | 12h 8m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:50:42 | 12:55:11 | 18:59:40 | 12h 8m 58s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:50:13 | 12:54:53 | 18:59:33 | 12h 9m 20s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:49:44 | 12:54:35 | 18:59:25 | 12h 9m 41s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:49:16 | 12:54:17 | 18:59:18 | 12h 10m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:48:47 | 12:53:59 | 18:59:11 | 12h 10m 24s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:48:18 | 12:53:41 | 18:59:03 | 12h 10m 45s |
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