Sunrise and Sunset times in Cotonou, Benin 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:37:14
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 Sunset: 18:29:47
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Day Length: 11h 52m 33s
Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo, UTC +1 h.
Latitude: 6.4, Longitude: 2.52
Cotonou
☁️ Low chance of a spectacular sunset.
Littoral, Benin 
762 000 people
Current temperature 23 ° C 
Fog
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Nov-01, Saturday | 06:36:38 | 12:33:29 | 18:30:20 | 11h 53m 42s |
| 2025-Nov-02, Sunday | 06:36:46 | 12:33:28 | 18:30:10 | 11h 53m 24s |
| 2025-Nov-03, Monday | 06:36:55 | 12:33:28 | 18:30:02 | 11h 53m 7s |
| 2025-Nov-04, Tuesday | 06:37:04 | 12:33:29 | 18:29:54 | 11h 52m 50s |
| 2025-Nov-05, Wednesday | 06:37:14 | 12:33:30 | 18:29:47 | 11h 52m 33s |
| 2025-Nov-06, Thursday | 06:37:25 | 12:33:33 | 18:29:41 | 11h 52m 16s |
| 2025-Nov-07, Friday | 06:37:36 | 12:33:36 | 18:29:36 | 11h 52m 0s |
| 2025-Nov-08, Saturday | 06:37:49 | 12:33:40 | 18:29:32 | 11h 51m 43s |
| 2025-Nov-09, Sunday | 06:38:02 | 12:33:45 | 18:29:29 | 11h 51m 27s |
| 2025-Nov-10, Monday | 06:38:15 | 12:33:51 | 18:29:26 | 11h 51m 11s |
| 2025-Nov-11, Tuesday | 06:38:30 | 12:33:57 | 18:29:25 | 11h 50m 55s |
| 2025-Nov-12, Wednesday | 06:38:45 | 12:34:05 | 18:29:25 | 11h 50m 40s |
| 2025-Nov-13, Thursday | 06:39:01 | 12:34:13 | 18:29:26 | 11h 50m 25s |
| 2025-Nov-14, Friday | 06:39:17 | 12:34:22 | 18:29:27 | 11h 50m 10s |
| 2025-Nov-15, Saturday | 06:39:35 | 12:34:32 | 18:29:30 | 11h 49m 55s |
| 2025-Nov-16, Sunday | 06:39:53 | 12:34:43 | 18:29:34 | 11h 49m 41s |
| 2025-Nov-17, Monday | 06:40:11 | 12:34:55 | 18:29:39 | 11h 49m 28s |
| 2025-Nov-18, Tuesday | 06:40:31 | 12:35:07 | 18:29:44 | 11h 49m 13s |
| 2025-Nov-19, Wednesday | 06:40:51 | 12:35:21 | 18:29:51 | 11h 49m 0s |
| 2025-Nov-20, Thursday | 06:41:11 | 12:35:35 | 18:29:58 | 11h 48m 47s |
| 2025-Nov-21, Friday | 06:41:33 | 12:35:50 | 18:30:07 | 11h 48m 34s |
| 2025-Nov-22, Saturday | 06:41:55 | 12:36:06 | 18:30:17 | 11h 48m 22s |
| 2025-Nov-23, Sunday | 06:42:17 | 12:36:22 | 18:30:27 | 11h 48m 10s |
| 2025-Nov-24, Monday | 06:42:41 | 12:36:40 | 18:30:38 | 11h 47m 57s |
| 2025-Nov-25, Tuesday | 06:43:04 | 12:36:58 | 18:30:51 | 11h 47m 47s |
| 2025-Nov-26, Wednesday | 06:43:29 | 12:37:16 | 18:31:04 | 11h 47m 35s |
| 2025-Nov-27, Thursday | 06:43:54 | 12:37:36 | 18:31:18 | 11h 47m 24s |
| 2025-Nov-28, Friday | 06:44:19 | 12:37:56 | 18:31:33 | 11h 47m 14s |
| 2025-Nov-29, Saturday | 06:44:45 | 12:38:17 | 18:31:49 | 11h 47m 4s |
| 2025-Nov-30, Sunday | 06:45:12 | 12:38:39 | 18:32:06 | 11h 46m 54s |
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