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