Sunrise and Sunset times in Parakou, Benin 
Today:
 Sunrise: 07:10:42
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 Sunset: 18:56:06
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Day Length: 11h 45m 24s
Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo, UTC +1 h.
Latitude: 9.34, Longitude: 2.62
Parakou
Borgou, Benin 
188 853 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Feb-01, Sunday | 07:10:59 | 13:03:04 | 18:55:09 | 11h 44m 10s |
| 2026-Feb-02, Monday | 07:10:54 | 13:03:11 | 18:55:28 | 11h 44m 34s |
| 2026-Feb-03, Tuesday | 07:10:49 | 13:03:18 | 18:55:47 | 11h 44m 58s |
| 2026-Feb-04, Wednesday | 07:10:42 | 13:03:24 | 18:56:06 | 11h 45m 24s |
| 2026-Feb-05, Thursday | 07:10:35 | 13:03:29 | 18:56:23 | 11h 45m 48s |
| 2026-Feb-06, Friday | 07:10:26 | 13:03:33 | 18:56:40 | 11h 46m 14s |
| 2026-Feb-07, Saturday | 07:10:17 | 13:03:37 | 18:56:57 | 11h 46m 40s |
| 2026-Feb-08, Sunday | 07:10:06 | 13:03:39 | 18:57:12 | 11h 47m 6s |
| 2026-Feb-09, Monday | 07:09:55 | 13:03:41 | 18:57:27 | 11h 47m 32s |
| 2026-Feb-10, Tuesday | 07:09:42 | 13:03:42 | 18:57:42 | 11h 48m 0s |
| 2026-Feb-11, Wednesday | 07:09:29 | 13:03:42 | 18:57:55 | 11h 48m 26s |
| 2026-Feb-12, Thursday | 07:09:15 | 13:03:42 | 18:58:09 | 11h 48m 54s |
| 2026-Feb-13, Friday | 07:09:00 | 13:03:41 | 18:58:21 | 11h 49m 21s |
| 2026-Feb-14, Saturday | 07:08:45 | 13:03:39 | 18:58:33 | 11h 49m 48s |
| 2026-Feb-15, Sunday | 07:08:28 | 13:03:36 | 18:58:44 | 11h 50m 16s |
| 2026-Feb-16, Monday | 07:08:11 | 13:03:33 | 18:58:55 | 11h 50m 44s |
| 2026-Feb-17, Tuesday | 07:07:52 | 13:03:29 | 18:59:05 | 11h 51m 13s |
| 2026-Feb-18, Wednesday | 07:07:33 | 13:03:24 | 18:59:14 | 11h 51m 41s |
| 2026-Feb-19, Thursday | 07:07:13 | 13:03:18 | 18:59:23 | 11h 52m 10s |
| 2026-Feb-20, Friday | 07:06:53 | 13:03:12 | 18:59:31 | 11h 52m 38s |
| 2026-Feb-21, Saturday | 07:06:32 | 13:03:05 | 18:59:39 | 11h 53m 7s |
| 2026-Feb-22, Sunday | 07:06:09 | 13:02:58 | 18:59:46 | 11h 53m 37s |
| 2026-Feb-23, Monday | 07:05:47 | 13:02:50 | 18:59:53 | 11h 54m 6s |
| 2026-Feb-24, Tuesday | 07:05:23 | 13:02:41 | 18:59:59 | 11h 54m 36s |
| 2026-Feb-25, Wednesday | 07:04:59 | 13:02:32 | 19:00:04 | 11h 55m 5s |
| 2026-Feb-26, Thursday | 07:04:35 | 13:02:22 | 19:00:09 | 11h 55m 34s |
| 2026-Feb-27, Friday | 07:04:09 | 13:02:12 | 19:00:14 | 11h 56m 5s |
| 2026-Feb-28, Saturday | 07:03:43 | 13:02:01 | 19:00:18 | 11h 56m 35s |
Day length in Parakou during the year on the chart:
Parakou on Benin map:
Largest populated areas in Benin
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Countries closest to Benin
*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