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Benin City Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Nigeria
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Benin City, Nigeria, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 26, 2026 in Benin City, Nigeria, sunrise is at 6:26 AM and sunset is at 6:56 PM (Africa/Lagos). The day lasts 12h 29m, solar noon is at 12:41 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:56 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:26 PM.
Local date
June 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Updated hourly
Africa/Lagos
Today’s solar times in Benin City
Dawn
6:04 AM
Sunrise
6:26 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:56 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:26 PM
Sunset
6:56 PM
Dusk
7:18 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 29m
Solar noon
12:41 PM
Coordinates
6.3381, 5.6258
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 6.3381, longitude 5.6258, and the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Benin City over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 26, 2026 | 6:26 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 29m |
| TomorrowJun 27, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 29m |
| +1 weekJul 3, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 29m |
| +1 monthJul 26, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 25m |
What these times mean
Benin City 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 Benin City throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 47m |
| February | 6:55 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 55m |
| March | 6:45 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 05m |
| April | 6:30 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 16m |
| May | 6:23 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 24m |
| June | 6:24 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 29m |
| July | 6:30 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 27m |
| August | 6:33 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 20m |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 09m |
| October | 6:24 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 59m |
| November | 6:28 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 50m |
| December | 6:41 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 45m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:22 AM
May 16
Latest sunset
6:58 PM
July 11
Longest day
12h 29m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 45m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Benin City today?
On June 26, 2026, sunrise in Benin City, Nigeria is at 6:26 AM and sunset is at 6:56 PM (Africa/Lagos).
How long is the day in Benin City today?
Today in Benin City, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 29m.
When is golden hour in Benin City?
Morning golden hour in Benin City ends at 6:56 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:26 PM.
What time is solar noon in Benin City?
Solar noon in Benin City is at 12:41 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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