Sunrise and Sunset times in Cotonou, Benin 
Cotonou
☁️ Low chance of a spectacular sunset.
Littoral, Benin
762 000 people
Current temperature 22 ° C 
Fog
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:39:26
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 Sunset: 18:47:04
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Day Length: 12h 7m 38s
Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo, UTC 1 h.
Latitude: 6.4, Longitude: 2.52
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Sep-01, Monday | 06:42:45 | 12:49:50 | 18:56:56 | 12h 14m 11s |
| 2025-Sep-02, Tuesday | 06:42:36 | 12:49:31 | 18:56:27 | 12h 13m 51s |
| 2025-Sep-03, Wednesday | 06:42:26 | 12:49:12 | 18:55:57 | 12h 13m 31s |
| 2025-Sep-04, Thursday | 06:42:17 | 12:48:52 | 18:55:27 | 12h 13m 10s |
| 2025-Sep-05, Friday | 06:42:07 | 12:48:32 | 18:54:56 | 12h 12m 49s |
| 2025-Sep-06, Saturday | 06:41:57 | 12:48:11 | 18:54:26 | 12h 12m 29s |
| 2025-Sep-07, Sunday | 06:41:47 | 12:47:51 | 18:53:55 | 12h 12m 8s |
| 2025-Sep-08, Monday | 06:41:36 | 12:47:30 | 18:53:24 | 12h 11m 48s |
| 2025-Sep-09, Tuesday | 06:41:26 | 12:47:09 | 18:52:53 | 12h 11m 27s |
| 2025-Sep-10, Wednesday | 06:41:15 | 12:46:48 | 18:52:21 | 12h 11m 6s |
| 2025-Sep-11, Thursday | 06:41:04 | 12:46:27 | 18:51:50 | 12h 10m 46s |
| 2025-Sep-12, Friday | 06:40:54 | 12:46:06 | 18:51:18 | 12h 10m 24s |
| 2025-Sep-13, Saturday | 06:40:43 | 12:45:45 | 18:50:47 | 12h 10m 4s |
| 2025-Sep-14, Sunday | 06:40:32 | 12:45:23 | 18:50:15 | 12h 9m 43s |
| 2025-Sep-15, Monday | 06:40:21 | 12:45:02 | 18:49:43 | 12h 9m 22s |
| 2025-Sep-16, Tuesday | 06:40:10 | 12:44:40 | 18:49:11 | 12h 9m 1s |
| 2025-Sep-17, Wednesday | 06:39:59 | 12:44:19 | 18:48:39 | 12h 8m 40s |
| 2025-Sep-18, Thursday | 06:39:48 | 12:43:58 | 18:48:07 | 12h 8m 19s |
| 2025-Sep-19, Friday | 06:39:37 | 12:43:36 | 18:47:35 | 12h 7m 58s |
| 2025-Sep-20, Saturday | 06:39:26 | 12:43:15 | 18:47:04 | 12h 7m 38s |
| 2025-Sep-21, Sunday | 06:39:15 | 12:42:54 | 18:46:32 | 12h 7m 17s |
| 2025-Sep-22, Monday | 06:39:04 | 12:42:32 | 18:46:00 | 12h 6m 56s |
| 2025-Sep-23, Tuesday | 06:38:54 | 12:42:11 | 18:45:29 | 12h 6m 35s |
| 2025-Sep-24, Wednesday | 06:38:43 | 12:41:50 | 18:44:57 | 12h 6m 14s |
| 2025-Sep-25, Thursday | 06:38:33 | 12:41:30 | 18:44:26 | 12h 5m 53s |
| 2025-Sep-26, Friday | 06:38:23 | 12:41:09 | 18:43:55 | 12h 5m 32s |
| 2025-Sep-27, Saturday | 06:38:13 | 12:40:49 | 18:43:24 | 12h 5m 11s |
| 2025-Sep-28, Sunday | 06:38:03 | 12:40:28 | 18:42:54 | 12h 4m 51s |
| 2025-Sep-29, Monday | 06:37:54 | 12:40:08 | 18:42:23 | 12h 4m 29s |
| 2025-Sep-30, Tuesday | 06:37:44 | 12:39:49 | 18:41:53 | 12h 4m 9s |
Day length in Cotonou during the year on the chart:
Cotonou on Benin map:
Largest Populated Areas in Benin
Porto-Novo (Ouémé), Djougou (Donga), Parakou (Borgou), Kandi (Alibori), Lokossa (Mono), Ouidah (Atlantique), Abomey (Zou), Natitingou (Atacora)
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