May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Djidja, Benin 🇧🇯
Sun Phase: Nautical Twilight
Sunrise Today: 06:43 ↑ 84.6° E
Sunset Today: 18:55 ↑ 275.2° W
Day Length: 12h 11m
Sun Direction: W
Sun Altitude: -8.71°
Sun Distance: 150.673 million km
Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Djidja?
May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Djidja
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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 |
06:38
↑
75° ENE
|
19:00
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 22m | +0m 20s | 05:25 | 20:13 | 05:50 | 19:47 | 06:16 | 19:22 | 12:49 | 150.72 |
| 2 |
06:37
↑
74° ENE
|
19:00
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 22m | +0m 20s | 05:25 | 20:13 | 05:50 | 19:48 | 06:15 | 19:22 | 12:49 | 150.76 |
| 3 |
06:37
↑
74° ENE
|
19:00
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 23m | +0m 20s | 05:24 | 20:13 | 05:50 | 19:48 | 06:15 | 19:22 | 12:49 | 150.80 |
| 4 |
06:37
↑
74° ENE
|
19:00
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 23m | +0m 20s | 05:24 | 20:13 | 05:49 | 19:48 | 06:15 | 19:23 | 12:49 | 150.83 |
| 5 |
06:37
↑
74° ENE
|
19:00
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 23m | +0m 20s | 05:24 | 20:14 | 05:49 | 19:48 | 06:14 | 19:23 | 12:49 | 150.87 |
| 6 |
06:36
↑
73° ENE
|
19:01
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 24m | +0m 19s | 05:23 | 20:14 | 05:49 | 19:48 | 06:14 | 19:23 | 12:48 | 150.91 |
| 7 |
06:36
↑
73° ENE
|
19:01
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 24m | +0m 19s | 05:23 | 20:14 | 05:48 | 19:48 | 06:14 | 19:23 | 12:48 | 150.95 |
| 8 |
06:36
↑
73° ENE
|
19:01
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 24m | +0m 19s | 05:22 | 20:14 | 05:48 | 19:49 | 06:14 | 19:23 | 12:48 | 150.98 |
| 9 |
06:36
↑
72° ENE
|
19:01
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 25m | +0m 19s | 05:22 | 20:15 | 05:48 | 19:49 | 06:13 | 19:23 | 12:48 | 151.02 |
| 10 |
06:35
↑
72° ENE
|
19:01
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 25m | +0m 18s | 05:22 | 20:15 | 05:48 | 19:49 | 06:13 | 19:23 | 12:48 | 151.05 |
| 11 |
06:35
↑
72° ENE
|
19:01
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 25m | +0m 18s | 05:22 | 20:15 | 05:47 | 19:49 | 06:13 | 19:24 | 12:48 | 151.09 |
| 12 |
06:35
↑
72° ENE
|
19:01
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 26m | +0m 18s | 05:21 | 20:15 | 05:47 | 19:49 | 06:13 | 19:24 | 12:48 | 151.12 |
| 13 |
06:35
↑
71° ENE
|
19:01
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 26m | +0m 17s | 05:21 | 20:16 | 05:47 | 19:50 | 06:12 | 19:24 | 12:48 | 151.16 |
| 14 |
06:35
↑
71° ENE
|
19:02
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 26m | +0m 17s | 05:21 | 20:16 | 05:47 | 19:50 | 06:12 | 19:24 | 12:48 | 151.19 |
| 15 |
06:35
↑
71° ENE
|
19:02
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 27m | +0m 17s | 05:20 | 20:16 | 05:46 | 19:50 | 06:12 | 19:24 | 12:48 | 151.22 |
| 16 |
06:35
↑
71° ENE
|
19:02
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 27m | +0m 16s | 05:20 | 20:16 | 05:46 | 19:50 | 06:12 | 19:24 | 12:48 | 151.26 |
| 17 |
06:34
↑
70° ENE
|
19:02
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 27m | +0m 16s | 05:20 | 20:17 | 05:46 | 19:50 | 06:12 | 19:25 | 12:48 | 151.29 |
| 18 |
06:34
↑
70° ENE
|
19:02
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 27m | +0m 16s | 05:20 | 20:17 | 05:46 | 19:51 | 06:12 | 19:25 | 12:48 | 151.32 |
| 19 |
06:34
↑
70° ENE
|
19:02
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 28m | +0m 15s | 05:20 | 20:17 | 05:46 | 19:51 | 06:12 | 19:25 | 12:48 | 151.35 |
| 20 |
06:34
↑
70° ENE
|
19:03
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 28m | +0m 15s | 05:19 | 20:18 | 05:46 | 19:51 | 06:11 | 19:25 | 12:48 | 151.38 |
| 21 |
06:34
↑
70° ENE
|
19:03
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 28m | +0m 15s | 05:19 | 20:18 | 05:45 | 19:51 | 06:11 | 19:25 | 12:48 | 151.41 |
| 22 |
06:34
↑
69° ENE
|
19:03
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 28m | +0m 14s | 05:19 | 20:18 | 05:45 | 19:52 | 06:11 | 19:26 | 12:48 | 151.43 |
| 23 |
06:34
↑
69° ENE
|
19:03
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 29m | +0m 14s | 05:19 | 20:18 | 05:45 | 19:52 | 06:11 | 19:26 | 12:49 | 151.46 |
| 24 |
06:34
↑
69° ENE
|
19:03
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 29m | +0m 13s | 05:19 | 20:19 | 05:45 | 19:52 | 06:11 | 19:26 | 12:49 | 151.49 |
| 25 |
06:34
↑
69° ENE
|
19:04
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 29m | +0m 13s | 05:19 | 20:19 | 05:45 | 19:53 | 06:11 | 19:26 | 12:49 | 151.51 |
| 26 |
06:34
↑
69° ENE
|
19:04
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 29m | +0m 13s | 05:18 | 20:19 | 05:45 | 19:53 | 06:11 | 19:27 | 12:49 | 151.54 |
| 27 |
06:34
↑
68° ENE
|
19:04
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 29m | +0m 12s | 05:18 | 20:20 | 05:45 | 19:53 | 06:11 | 19:27 | 12:49 | 151.57 |
| 28 |
06:34
↑
68° ENE
|
19:04
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 30m | +0m 12s | 05:18 | 20:20 | 05:45 | 19:53 | 06:11 | 19:27 | 12:49 | 151.59 |
| 29 |
06:34
↑
68° ENE
|
19:04
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 30m | +0m 11s | 05:18 | 20:20 | 05:45 | 19:54 | 06:11 | 19:27 | 12:49 | 151.61 |
| 30 |
06:34
↑
68° ENE
|
19:05
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 30m | +0m 11s | 05:18 | 20:21 | 05:45 | 19:54 | 06:11 | 19:28 | 12:49 | 151.64 |
| 31 |
06:34
↑
68° ENE
|
19:05
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 30m | +0m 10s | 05:18 | 20:21 | 05:45 | 19:54 | 06:11 | 19:28 | 12:49 | 151.66 |
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All times are in local time for Djidja. 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 Djidja, the earliest sunrise of May is on May 17 to 31 and the latest sunset of May is on May 30 or May 31.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Djidja?
Days in Djidja are currently getting shorter by about 24s each day, roughly 3 minutes less daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Djidja Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 06:22-06:30 | 19:08-19:16 |
| Golden hour | 06:30-07:10 | 18:28-19:08 |
Djidja's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | June 22, 2026 | 12h 32m |
| Shortest day | December 21, 2026 | 11h 41m |
| Earliest sunrise | May 18, 2026 | 06:34 |
| Latest sunset | July 8, 2026 | 19:13 |
Qibla Direction & Distance to Mecca From Djidja
The same solar geometry that fixes sunrise and sunset in Djidja also fixes the Qibla: face 65deg (ENE) and the Kaaba in Mecca lies about 4,356 km ahead. Check the Qibla direction from Djidja on a live compass.
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.
Djidja sees its golden hour today around 06:30-07:10 and 18:28-19:08, framed by the blue hour at 06:22-06:30 and 19:08-19:16. As the sun's arc shifts with the seasons, these windows move with it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Djidja
What time is sunrise in Djidja today?
The sun rises over Djidja today at 06:43 local time.
What time is sunset in Djidja today?
Sunset in Djidja today is at 18:55 local time.
What time is solar noon in Djidja today?
Solar noon in Djidja — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:49 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Djidja?
In Djidja today: civil twilight begins at 06:22 (before sunrise) and ends at 19:16 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Djidja?
Nautical twilight in Djidja today runs from 05:58 in the morning to 19:40 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Djidja for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Djidja ends at 20:05 in the evening and resumes at 05:33 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 Djidja?
Today in Djidja, the sun rises at an azimuth of 85° and sets at 275° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
