Sunrise and Sunset times in Cotonou, Benin 
Today:
 Sunrise: 07:07:39
|
 Sunset: 18:59:56
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Day Length: 11h 52m 17s
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-Feb-01, Sunday | 07:07:44 | 13:03:28 | 18:59:12 | 11h 51m 28s |
| 2026-Feb-02, Monday | 07:07:44 | 13:03:35 | 18:59:27 | 11h 51m 43s |
| 2026-Feb-03, Tuesday | 07:07:42 | 13:03:42 | 18:59:42 | 11h 52m 0s |
| 2026-Feb-04, Wednesday | 07:07:39 | 13:03:48 | 18:59:56 | 11h 52m 17s |
| 2026-Feb-05, Thursday | 07:07:36 | 13:03:53 | 19:00:10 | 11h 52m 34s |
| 2026-Feb-06, Friday | 07:07:32 | 13:03:57 | 19:00:23 | 11h 52m 51s |
| 2026-Feb-07, Saturday | 07:07:26 | 13:04:01 | 19:00:35 | 11h 53m 9s |
| 2026-Feb-08, Sunday | 07:07:20 | 13:04:03 | 19:00:46 | 11h 53m 26s |
| 2026-Feb-09, Monday | 07:07:13 | 13:04:05 | 19:00:57 | 11h 53m 44s |
| 2026-Feb-10, Tuesday | 07:07:05 | 13:04:06 | 19:01:07 | 11h 54m 2s |
| 2026-Feb-11, Wednesday | 07:06:56 | 13:04:06 | 19:01:16 | 11h 54m 20s |
| 2026-Feb-12, Thursday | 07:06:47 | 13:04:06 | 19:01:25 | 11h 54m 38s |
| 2026-Feb-13, Friday | 07:06:36 | 13:04:05 | 19:01:33 | 11h 54m 57s |
| 2026-Feb-14, Saturday | 07:06:25 | 13:04:03 | 19:01:40 | 11h 55m 15s |
| 2026-Feb-15, Sunday | 07:06:13 | 13:04:00 | 19:01:47 | 11h 55m 34s |
| 2026-Feb-16, Monday | 07:06:00 | 13:03:57 | 19:01:53 | 11h 55m 53s |
| 2026-Feb-17, Tuesday | 07:05:46 | 13:03:53 | 19:01:59 | 11h 56m 13s |
| 2026-Feb-18, Wednesday | 07:05:32 | 13:03:48 | 19:02:03 | 11h 56m 31s |
| 2026-Feb-19, Thursday | 07:05:17 | 13:03:42 | 19:02:08 | 11h 56m 51s |
| 2026-Feb-20, Friday | 07:05:01 | 13:03:36 | 19:02:11 | 11h 57m 10s |
| 2026-Feb-21, Saturday | 07:04:44 | 13:03:29 | 19:02:14 | 11h 57m 30s |
| 2026-Feb-22, Sunday | 07:04:27 | 13:03:22 | 19:02:17 | 11h 57m 50s |
| 2026-Feb-23, Monday | 07:04:09 | 13:03:14 | 19:02:18 | 11h 58m 9s |
| 2026-Feb-24, Tuesday | 07:03:50 | 13:03:05 | 19:02:20 | 11h 58m 30s |
| 2026-Feb-25, Wednesday | 07:03:31 | 13:02:56 | 19:02:20 | 11h 58m 49s |
| 2026-Feb-26, Thursday | 07:03:11 | 13:02:46 | 19:02:21 | 11h 59m 10s |
| 2026-Feb-27, Friday | 07:02:51 | 13:02:36 | 19:02:20 | 11h 59m 29s |
| 2026-Feb-28, Saturday | 07:02:30 | 13:02:25 | 19:02:20 | 11h 59m 50s |
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