Sun Times in Cotonou
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cotonou?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Cotonou (Africa/Porto-Novo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Cotonou?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Cotonou (Africa/Porto-Novo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Cotonou?
Morning golden hour in Cotonou ends at 7:25 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:35 PM.
How long is the day in Cotonou?
The day length for Cotonou is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Cotonou?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Cotonou is shown in the times above (Africa/Porto-Novo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Cotonou?
Sunset and dusk times for Cotonou are displayed above (Africa/Porto-Novo). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Cotonou?
Twilight duration in Cotonou varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Cotonou?
The earliest sunrise in Cotonou in 2026 is at 6:35 AM on May 14 (Africa/Porto-Novo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Cotonou?
The latest sunset in Cotonou in 2026 is at 7:11 PM on July 14 (Africa/Porto-Novo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Cotonou?
After sunset in Cotonou, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
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