Sunrise & sunset times in Cotonou, Benin
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:42 and sets at 19:09 in Cotonou. All times are shown in the Africa/Porto-Novo timezone.
Today in Cotonou
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Golden hour in Cotonou today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Cotonou when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Cotonou (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Cotonou’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:05 | 18:53 | 12:59 | 11h 47m |
| February | 07:06 | 19:02 | 13:04 | 11h 55m |
| March | 06:56 | 19:01 | 12:59 | 12h 04m |
| April | 06:42 | 18:58 | 12:50 | 12h 15m |
| May | 06:34 | 18:58 | 12:46 | 12h 24m |
| June | 06:36 | 19:05 | 12:50 | 12h 29m |
| July | 06:42 | 19:09 | 12:56 | 12h 27m |
| August | 06:45 | 19:04 | 12:54 | 12h 19m |
| September | 06:40 | 18:50 | 12:45 | 12h 09m |
| October | 06:36 | 18:35 | 12:36 | 11h 58m |
| November | 06:39 | 18:29 | 12:34 | 11h 50m |
| December | 06:52 | 18:38 | 12:45 | 11h 45m |
Solar year in Cotonou (2026)
Because Cotonou is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 44m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Cotonou
Longest day in Cotonou: 12h 22m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 38m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 20m.
Moon tonight in Cotonou
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Cotonou today?▼
The sun rises at 06:42 Africa/Porto-Novo in Cotonou, Benin today.
What time is sunset in Cotonou today?▼
The sun sets at 19:09 Africa/Porto-Novo in Cotonou today.
How long is the day in Cotonou today?▼
Daylight in Cotonou today lasts 12 hours and 27 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Cotonou?▼
The morning golden hour in Cotonou runs from 06:19 to 07:12, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:40 to 19:32.
What is the timezone of Cotonou?▼
Cotonou uses the Africa/Porto-Novo timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Cotonou?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Cotonou is 21 June 2026, with 12h 30m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Cotonou?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Cotonou is 21 December 2026, with 11h 45m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Cotonou?▼
Because Cotonou is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 44m. Days are nearly the same length all year.