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What time is sunrise and sunset in Benin City?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Benin City, Edo. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
6:28 AM
83° EDawn 6:07 AM

Sunrise in Benin City was at 6:28:44 AM GMT+1 (6 hours ago).

Sunset
6:44 PM
277° WDusk 7:05 PM

Sunset in Benin City will be at 6:44:15 PM GMT+1 (in 7 hours).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 6:17 PM

Daylight
12h 15m
Darkness
9h 27m
Solar noon
12:36 PM
Sun altitude
82.0°
Sun direction
83° E

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:28 AM
83° EDawn 6:07 AM

Sunrise in Benin City will be at 6:28:34 AM GMT+1 (in 18 hours).

Sunset
6:43 PM
277° WDusk 7:04 PM

Sunset in Benin City will be at 6:43:45 PM GMT+1 (in 31 hours).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Benin City

Last Quarter
49% illuminated
Moonrise
Doesn't rise
Moonset
12:44 PM

Calendar

Africa/Lagos · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Tue6:29 am6:45 pm12:16:32
2 Wed6:29 am6:45 pm12:16:12
3 Thu6:28 am6:44 pm12:15:51
4 Fri6:28 am6:44 pm12:15:31
Friday, September 4
12:15:31 of daylight·−20s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:07 am – 7:05 pm
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Time
12:05 PM
Altitude
82.0°
Heading
83° E
Light
Daylight

12:05 PM, Daylight, altitude 82.0 degrees

5 Sat6:28 am6:43 pm12:15:10
6 Sun6:28 am6:43 pm12:14:50
7 Mon6:28 am6:42 pm12:14:29
8 Tue6:28 am6:42 pm12:14:08
9 Wed6:27 am6:41 pm12:13:48
10 Thu6:27 am6:41 pm12:13:27
11 Fri6:27 am6:40 pm12:13:06
12 Sat6:27 am6:40 pm12:12:45
13 Sun6:27 am6:39 pm12:12:25
14 Mon6:26 am6:39 pm12:12:04
15 Tue6:26 am6:38 pm12:11:43
16 Wed6:26 am6:38 pm12:11:22
17 Thu6:26 am6:37 pm12:11:02
18 Fri6:26 am6:36 pm12:10:41
19 Sat6:26 am6:36 pm12:10:20
20 Sun6:25 am6:35 pm12:09:59
21 Mon6:25 am6:35 pm12:09:39
22 Tue6:25 am6:34 pm12:09:18
23 Wed6:25 am6:34 pm12:08:57
24 Thu6:25 am6:33 pm12:08:37
25 Fri6:25 am6:33 pm12:08:16
26 Sat6:24 am6:32 pm12:07:55
27 Sun6:24 am6:32 pm12:07:35
28 Mon6:24 am6:31 pm12:07:14
29 Tue6:24 am6:31 pm12:06:54
30 Wed6:24 am6:30 pm12:06:33

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Benin City, Nigeria

What time does the sun rise in Benin City today?
Sunrise in Benin City today (Friday, September 4, 2026) is at 6:28 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Benin City today?
Sunset today is at 6:44 PM, after 12h 15m of daylight.
When is the longest day in Benin City, Nigeria?
The longest day of 2026 in Benin City is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 12h 29m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.
When is the shortest day in Benin City, Nigeria?
The shortest day of 2026 in Benin City, Edo is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 11h 45m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Benin City get in summer than in winter?
Benin City gets 0h 44m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 29m against 11h 45m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 07m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Benin City?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Benin City is on Saturday, May 23, 2026, when the sun comes up at 6:22 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Benin City?
The latest sunset is on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 6:58 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Benin City?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with the sun down by 6:18 PM.
When is the latest sunrise in Benin City?
The latest sunrise is on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:56 AM.
Does Benin City observe daylight saving time?
No. Benin City stays on West Africa Time (UTC+1) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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