Sunrise & sunset times in Benin City, Nigeria
On Saturday 13 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:22 and sets at 18:52 in Benin City. All times are shown in the Africa/Lagos timezone.
Today in Benin City
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Benin City 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 Benin City when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Benin City (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Benin City’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:53 | 18:40 | 12:46 | 11h 47m |
| February | 06:53 | 18:49 | 12:51 | 11h 55m |
| March | 06:44 | 18:48 | 12:46 | 12h 04m |
| April | 06:29 | 18:45 | 12:37 | 12h 15m |
| May | 06:21 | 18:46 | 12:33 | 12h 24m |
| June | 06:23 | 18:52 | 12:37 | 12h 29m |
| July | 06:29 | 18:57 | 12:43 | 12h 27m |
| August | 06:32 | 18:51 | 12:42 | 12h 19m |
| September | 06:28 | 18:37 | 12:32 | 12h 09m |
| October | 06:23 | 18:22 | 12:23 | 11h 58m |
| November | 06:27 | 18:17 | 12:22 | 11h 50m |
| December | 06:39 | 18:25 | 12:32 | 11h 45m |
Solar year in Benin City (2026)
Because Benin City 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 Benin City
Longest day in Benin City: 12h 22m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 38m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 22m.
Moon tonight in Benin City
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 15 June 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 Benin City today?▼
The sun rises at 06:22 Africa/Lagos in Benin City, Nigeria today.
What time is sunset in Benin City today?▼
The sun sets at 18:52 Africa/Lagos in Benin City today.
How long is the day in Benin City today?▼
Daylight in Benin City today lasts 12 hours and 29 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Benin City?▼
The morning golden hour in Benin City runs from 06:00 to 06:52, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:22 to 19:14.
What is the timezone of Benin City?▼
Benin City uses the Africa/Lagos timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Benin City?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Benin City is 21 June 2026, with 12h 29m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Benin City?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Benin City is 21 December 2026, with 11h 46m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Benin City?▼
Because Benin City is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 44m. Days are nearly the same length all year.