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Cotonou Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Benin
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Cotonou, Benin, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Cotonou, Benin, sunrise is at 6:40 AM and sunset is at 6:46 PM (Africa/Porto-Novo). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 12:43 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:08 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:19 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 3:56 AM
Today’s solar times in Cotonou
Dawn
6:19 AM
Sunrise
6:40 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:08 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:19 PM
Sunset
6:46 PM
Dusk
7:07 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
12:43 PM
Coordinates
6.3654, 2.4183
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 6.3654, longitude 2.4183, and the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Cotonou over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 06m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 04m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 56m |
What these times mean
Cotonou changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Cotonou throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 47m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 55m |
| March | 6:58 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 05m |
| April | 6:43 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 16m |
| May | 6:35 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 25m |
| June | 6:37 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 29m |
| July | 6:43 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 27m |
| August | 6:46 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 20m |
| September | 6:42 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 09m |
| October | 6:37 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 59m |
| November | 6:41 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 50m |
| December | 6:54 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 45m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:35 AM
May 14
Latest sunset
7:11 PM
July 14
Longest day
12h 29m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 45m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Cotonou with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2027 | 5:00 PM | 92.8% |
| Mar 20, 2034 | 11:18 AM | 104.6% |
| Jan 5, 2038 | 2:47 PM | 97.3% |
| Aug 2, 2046 | 11:21 AM | 105.3% |
| May 31, 2049 | 2:59 PM | 96.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cotonou today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Cotonou, Benin is at 6:40 AM and sunset is at 6:46 PM (Africa/Porto-Novo).
How long is the day in Cotonou today?
Today in Cotonou, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Cotonou?
Morning golden hour in Cotonou ends at 7:08 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:19 PM.
What time is solar noon in Cotonou?
Solar noon in Cotonou is at 12:43 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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