Sunrise & Sunset Today in Benin City, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Today in Benin City the sun rises at 06:22 in the ENE and sets at 18:51, giving 12h 28m of daylight (+0m 04s vs yesterday).
Sun Phase: Night
Sunrise Today: 06:23 ↑ 66.4° ENE
Sunset Today: 18:52 ↑ 293.6° WNW
Day Length: 12h 29m
Sun Direction: ENE
Sun Altitude: -30.46°
Sun Distance: 151.949 million km
Next Solstice: Sunday, June 21, 2026 (June Solstice)
June 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Benin City
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| Day | Sunrise/Sunset | Daylight | Astronomical Twilight | Nautical Twilight | Civil Twilight | Solar Noon | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | Sunset | Length | Diff. | Start | End | Start | End | Start | End | Time | Sun Dist. (Mil km) | |
| 1 |
06:21
↑
68° ENE
|
18:49
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 27m | +0m 09s | 05:05 | 20:05 | 05:32 | 19:38 | 05:58 | 19:12 | 12:35 | 151.69 |
| 2 |
06:21
↑
68° ENE
|
18:49
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 27m | +0m 08s | 05:05 | 20:05 | 05:32 | 19:38 | 05:58 | 19:12 | 12:35 | 151.71 |
| 3 |
06:21
↑
67° ENE
|
18:49
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 27m | +0m 08s | 05:05 | 20:05 | 05:32 | 19:38 | 05:58 | 19:12 | 12:35 | 151.73 |
| 4 |
06:21
↑
67° ENE
|
18:49
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 28m | +0m 07s | 05:05 | 20:05 | 05:32 | 19:39 | 05:58 | 19:12 | 12:35 | 151.75 |
| 5 |
06:21
↑
67° ENE
|
18:50
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 28m | +0m 07s | 05:05 | 20:06 | 05:32 | 19:39 | 05:58 | 19:13 | 12:35 | 151.77 |
| 6 |
06:22
↑
67° ENE
|
18:50
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 28m | +0m 07s | 05:05 | 20:06 | 05:32 | 19:39 | 05:58 | 19:13 | 12:36 | 151.80 |
| 7 |
06:22
↑
67° ENE
|
18:50
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 28m | +0m 06s | 05:05 | 20:06 | 05:32 | 19:40 | 05:59 | 19:13 | 12:36 | 151.82 |
| 8 |
06:22
↑
67° ENE
|
18:50
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 28m | +0m 06s | 05:06 | 20:07 | 05:32 | 19:40 | 05:59 | 19:13 | 12:36 | 151.84 |
| 9 |
06:22
↑
67° ENE
|
18:51
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 28m | +0m 05s | 05:06 | 20:07 | 05:32 | 19:40 | 05:59 | 19:14 | 12:36 | 151.85 |
| 10 |
06:22
↑
67° ENE
|
18:51
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 28m | +0m 05s | 05:06 | 20:07 | 05:33 | 19:40 | 05:59 | 19:14 | 12:36 | 151.87 |
| 11 |
06:22
↑
67° ENE
|
18:51
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 28m | +0m 04s | 05:06 | 20:08 | 05:33 | 19:41 | 05:59 | 19:14 | 12:37 | 151.89 |
| 12 |
06:22
↑
67° ENE
|
18:51
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 28m | +0m 04s | 05:06 | 20:08 | 05:33 | 19:41 | 05:59 | 19:14 | 12:37 | 151.91 |
| 13 |
06:23
↑
66° ENE
|
18:52
↑
294° WNW
|
12h 28m | +0m 03s | 05:06 | 20:08 | 05:33 | 19:41 | 05:59 | 19:15 | 12:37 | 151.92 |
| 14 |
06:23
↑
66° ENE
|
18:52
↑
294° WNW
|
12h 28m | +0m 03s | 05:06 | 20:08 | 05:33 | 19:41 | 06:00 | 19:15 | 12:37 | 151.94 |
| 15 |
06:23
↑
66° ENE
|
18:52
↑
294° WNW
|
12h 29m | +0m 02s | 05:06 | 20:09 | 05:33 | 19:42 | 06:00 | 19:15 | 12:37 | 151.95 |
| 16 |
06:23
↑
66° ENE
|
18:52
↑
294° WNW
|
12h 29m | +0m 02s | 05:07 | 20:09 | 05:33 | 19:42 | 06:00 | 19:15 | 12:38 | 151.97 |
| 17 |
06:23
↑
66° ENE
|
18:52
↑
294° WNW
|
12h 29m | +0m 02s | 05:07 | 20:09 | 05:34 | 19:42 | 06:00 | 19:16 | 12:38 | 151.98 |
| 18 |
06:24
↑
66° ENE
|
18:53
↑
294° WNW
|
12h 29m | +0m 01s | 05:07 | 20:09 | 05:34 | 19:42 | 06:00 | 19:16 | 12:38 | 151.99 |
| 19 |
06:24
↑
66° ENE
|
18:53
↑
294° WNW
|
12h 29m | +0m 01s | 05:07 | 20:10 | 05:34 | 19:43 | 06:01 | 19:16 | 12:38 | 152.00 |
| 20 |
06:24
↑
66° ENE
|
18:53
↑
294° WNW
|
12h 29m | +0m 00s | 05:07 | 20:10 | 05:34 | 19:43 | 06:01 | 19:16 | 12:38 | 152.01 |
| 21 |
06:24
↑
66° ENE
|
18:53
↑
294° WNW
|
12h 29m | +0m 00s | 05:08 | 20:10 | 05:34 | 19:43 | 06:01 | 19:17 | 12:39 | 152.02 |
| 22 |
06:24
↑
66° ENE
|
18:54
↑
294° WNW
|
12h 29m | -0m 00s | 05:08 | 20:10 | 05:35 | 19:43 | 06:01 | 19:17 | 12:39 | 152.03 |
| 23 |
06:25
↑
66° ENE
|
18:54
↑
294° WNW
|
12h 29m | -0m 00s | 05:08 | 20:10 | 05:35 | 19:44 | 06:01 | 19:17 | 12:39 | 152.04 |
| 24 |
06:25
↑
66° ENE
|
18:54
↑
294° WNW
|
12h 29m | -0m 01s | 05:08 | 20:11 | 05:35 | 19:44 | 06:02 | 19:17 | 12:39 | 152.04 |
| 25 |
06:25
↑
66° ENE
|
18:54
↑
294° WNW
|
12h 29m | -0m 01s | 05:08 | 20:11 | 05:35 | 19:44 | 06:02 | 19:17 | 12:40 | 152.05 |
| 26 |
06:25
↑
66° ENE
|
18:54
↑
294° WNW
|
12h 29m | -0m 02s | 05:09 | 20:11 | 05:36 | 19:44 | 06:02 | 19:18 | 12:40 | 152.06 |
| 27 |
06:26
↑
66° ENE
|
18:55
↑
294° WNW
|
12h 28m | -0m 02s | 05:09 | 20:11 | 05:36 | 19:44 | 06:02 | 19:18 | 12:40 | 152.06 |
| 28 |
06:26
↑
66° ENE
|
18:55
↑
294° WNW
|
12h 28m | -0m 03s | 05:09 | 20:11 | 05:36 | 19:44 | 06:03 | 19:18 | 12:40 | 152.07 |
| 29 |
06:26
↑
66° ENE
|
18:55
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 28m | -0m 03s | 05:10 | 20:11 | 05:36 | 19:45 | 06:03 | 19:18 | 12:40 | 152.07 |
| 30 |
06:26
↑
67° ENE
|
18:55
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 28m | -0m 04s | 05:10 | 20:12 | 05:37 | 19:45 | 06:03 | 19:18 | 12:41 | 152.08 |
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All times are in local time for Benin City. Daylight Saving Time (DST) is not currently in effect. Calculations account for atmospheric refraction and are based on the Gregorian calendar. Today's date is in the table. |
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In Benin City, the earliest sunrise of June is on June 01 to 05 and the latest sunset of June is on June 27 to 30.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Benin City?
Days in Benin City are currently getting longer by about 3s each day, roughly 0 minutes more daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Benin City Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 06:00-06:09 | 19:06-19:15 |
| Golden hour | 06:09-06:52 | 18:23-19:06 |
Benin City's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | June 22, 2026 | 12h 29m |
| Shortest day | December 21, 2026 | 11h 45m |
| Earliest sunrise | May 18, 2026 | 06:21 |
| Latest sunset | July 5, 2026 | 18:56 |
Understanding Twilight & the Golden Hour
After the sun drops below the horizon, the sky does not turn dark all at once. Civil twilight is the brightest stage, when there is still enough natural light for most outdoor activities. Nautical twilight follows, when the sea horizon becomes hard to make out. Astronomical twilight is the darkest stage, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. The same three stages occur in reverse before sunrise, as dawn.
The golden hour is the short period just after sunrise and before sunset, when the sun sits low in the sky and the light turns warm and soft, a favourite of photographers. The blue hour is the cooler, bluish light during twilight, just before sunrise or after sunset. Both shift throughout the year as the sun's path across the sky changes with the seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Benin City
What time is sunrise in Benin City today?
Sunrise in Benin City today is at 06:23 local time.
What time is sunset in Benin City today?
Sunset in Benin City today is at 18:52 local time.
What time is solar noon in Benin City today?
Solar noon in Benin City — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:37 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Benin City?
In Benin City today: civil twilight begins at 06:00 (before sunrise) and ends at 19:15 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Benin City?
Nautical twilight in Benin City today runs from 05:33 in the morning to 19:42 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Benin City for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Benin City ends at 20:09 in the evening and resumes at 05:06 in the morning — between those times the sky is fully dark, ideal for observing faint stars and deep-sky objects.
Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in Benin City?
Today in Benin City, the sun rises at an azimuth of 66° and sets at 294° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
