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