Sunrise and Sunset times in Cotonou, Benin 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:55:00
|
 Sunset: 18:40:12
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Day Length: 11h 45m 12s
Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo, UTC +1 h.
Latitude: 6.4, Longitude: 2.52
Cotonou
Littoral, Benin 
762 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 06:45:38 | 12:39:01 | 18:32:24 | 11h 46m 46s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 06:46:06 | 12:39:24 | 18:32:43 | 11h 46m 37s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 06:46:34 | 12:39:48 | 18:33:02 | 11h 46m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 06:47:02 | 12:40:12 | 18:33:22 | 11h 46m 20s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 06:47:30 | 12:40:37 | 18:33:43 | 11h 46m 13s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 06:47:59 | 12:41:02 | 18:34:05 | 11h 46m 6s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 06:48:28 | 12:41:28 | 18:34:27 | 11h 45m 59s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 06:48:58 | 12:41:54 | 18:34:50 | 11h 45m 52s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 06:49:27 | 12:42:21 | 18:35:14 | 11h 45m 47s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 06:49:57 | 12:42:48 | 18:35:38 | 11h 45m 41s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 06:50:27 | 12:43:15 | 18:36:03 | 11h 45m 36s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 06:50:57 | 12:43:43 | 18:36:29 | 11h 45m 32s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 06:51:28 | 12:44:11 | 18:36:55 | 11h 45m 27s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 06:51:58 | 12:44:40 | 18:37:22 | 11h 45m 24s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 06:52:28 | 12:45:09 | 18:37:49 | 11h 45m 21s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 06:52:59 | 12:45:38 | 18:38:17 | 11h 45m 18s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 06:53:29 | 12:46:07 | 18:38:45 | 11h 45m 16s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 06:53:59 | 12:46:37 | 18:39:14 | 11h 45m 15s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 06:54:30 | 12:47:06 | 18:39:43 | 11h 45m 13s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 06:55:00 | 12:47:36 | 18:40:12 | 11h 45m 12s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 06:55:30 | 12:48:06 | 18:40:42 | 11h 45m 12s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 06:55:59 | 12:48:36 | 18:41:12 | 11h 45m 13s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 06:56:29 | 12:49:05 | 18:41:42 | 11h 45m 13s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 06:56:58 | 12:49:35 | 18:42:12 | 11h 45m 14s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 06:57:27 | 12:50:05 | 18:42:43 | 11h 45m 16s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 06:57:56 | 12:50:35 | 18:43:14 | 11h 45m 18s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 06:58:24 | 12:51:04 | 18:43:44 | 11h 45m 20s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 06:58:52 | 12:51:34 | 18:44:15 | 11h 45m 23s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 06:59:19 | 12:52:03 | 18:44:46 | 11h 45m 27s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 06:59:46 | 12:52:32 | 18:45:17 | 11h 45m 31s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 07:00:13 | 12:53:00 | 18:45:48 | 11h 45m 35s |
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)
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