What Time is Sunrise and Sunset in Cotonou, Benin?

Here are today's sunrise and sunset times in Cotonou, Benin. You'll also find a sunrise and sunset calendar on this page for specific dates of sunrise/sunset in Cotonou.

Today Saturday, June 6, 2026

Sunrise

6:36 am

Dawn: 6:13 am

Sunrise today in Cotonou was at 6:36 AM WAT ().

Sunset

7:04 pm

Dusk: 7:27 pm

Sunset today in Cotonou was at 7:04 PM WAT ().

Tomorrow Sunday, June 7, 2026

Sunrise

6:36 am

Dawn: 6:13 am

Sunrise today in Cotonou will be at 6:36 AM WAT ().

Sunset

7:04 pm

Dusk: 7:27 pm

Sunset today in Cotonou will be at 7:04 PM WAT ().

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of Cotonou

Sunrise and sunset photos of Cotonou, Benin from Flickr.

Retour de pèche. Cotonou, mars 2015
End of fishing
Cotonou Sunrise

Calendar Cotonou Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

Sunrise calendar and sunset calendar for Cotonou, Littoral Department. Discover Cotonou, Benin's detailed solar schedule, including day length, dawn, dusk, and solar noon times. Easily explore any month and year with our interactive calendar.

DateDawnSunriseSolar NoonSunsetDuskDay Length

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about Cotonou

When is the shortest day in Cotonou, Benin?

The shortest day of the year in Cotonou, Littoral Department (winter solstice) will be on Monday, December 21, 2026. In 2027 the shortest day will be on December 21, 2027.

How long is the shortest day in Cotonou, Benin?

The shortest day of 2026 in Cotonou, Littoral Department will be 11 hours and 45 minutes of daylight on December 21 (winter solstice).

When is the longest day in Cotonou, Benin?

The longest day in Cotonou, Littoral Department (summer solstice) will be on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Next year the longest day will be on June 20, 2027.

How long is the longest day in Cotonou, Benin?

The longest day of 2026 in Cotonou, Littoral Department will have 12 hours and 29 minutes of daylight on June 20 (summer solstice).

How much more daylight does Cotonou, Benin get in summer vs winter?

Cotonou, Littoral Department gets 0 hours and 44 minutes more daylight on the summer solstice than the winter solstice. The longest day has 12 hours and 29 minutes of daylight while the shortest day has only 11 hours and 45 minutes. The average day length throughout the year is 12 hours and 7 minutes.

When is the earliest sunrise in Cotonou, Benin?

The earliest sunrise time of 2026 in Cotonou, Littoral Department will be on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 6:35 AM.

When is the latest sunrise in Cotonou, Benin?

The latest sunrise time of 2026 in Cotonou, Littoral Department will be on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 7:09 AM.

When is the latest sunset in Cotonou, Benin?

The latest sunset time in Cotonou, Littoral Department will be on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:11 PM.

When is the earliest sunset in Cotonou, Benin?

The earliest sunset time in Cotonou, Littoral Department will be on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 6:31 PM.

Cotonou, Benin
6.36536,2.41833
Timezone: Africa/Porto-Novo