Sunrise Times in Benin Today 🇧🇯
Sunrise Times & Overview for Saturday, Aug 08, 2026
Solar patterns across Benin on Saturday are influenced by the Earth's axial tilt and the country's 6.5° latitude. Across the country, the arrival of light is staggered by 14 minutes today; dawn begins first in Malanville (06:34), eventually reaching Athiémé at 06:48. In Porto-Novo, the sunrise is timed for 06:44.
Switch to Sunset »The sun rises over Porto-Novo at 06:44 today in the ENE, and does not set until 19:06, giving the city 12h 22m of daylight before slipping below the WNW horizon. The sun reaches its highest point at solar noon, 12:55, from Porto-Novo's vantage point 20 m above sea level. Across Benin, the day breaks first in Malanville (06:34) and last in Athiémé (06:48).
Today's Sunrise in Major Benin Cities
- 06:45
- 06:45
- 06:44
- 06:40
- 06:45
- 06:46
- 06:44
- 06:45
- 06:44
- 06:37
- 06:34
- 06:37
- 06:41
- 06:44
- 06:43
- 06:46
- 06:47
- 06:45
- 06:41
- 06:44
- 06:43
- 06:47
- 06:44
- 06:47
- 06:43
- 06:45
- 06:39
- 06:42
- 06:36
- 06:40
2026 Solar Path Analysis for Porto-Novo
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Sun's Path on Selected Date in Porto-Novo
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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 |
06:44
↑
72° ENE
|
19:07
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 23m | -0m 16s | 05:30 | 20:21 | 05:56 | 19:55 | 06:21 | 19:30 | 12:55 | 151.83 |
| 2 |
06:44
↑
72° ENE
|
19:07
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 23m | -0m 16s | 05:30 | 20:20 | 05:56 | 19:55 | 06:21 | 19:29 | 12:55 | 151.81 |
| 3 |
06:44
↑
72° ENE
|
19:07
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 23m | -0m 16s | 05:30 | 20:20 | 05:56 | 19:54 | 06:21 | 19:29 | 12:55 | 151.79 |
| 4 |
06:44
↑
73° ENE
|
19:07
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 22m | -0m 16s | 05:31 | 20:20 | 05:56 | 19:54 | 06:22 | 19:29 | 12:55 | 151.77 |
| 5 |
06:44
↑
73° ENE
|
19:06
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 22m | -0m 17s | 05:31 | 20:19 | 05:56 | 19:54 | 06:22 | 19:29 | 12:55 | 151.75 |
| 6 |
06:44
↑
73° ENE
|
19:06
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 22m | -0m 17s | 05:31 | 20:19 | 05:56 | 19:54 | 06:22 | 19:28 | 12:55 | 151.73 |
| 7 |
06:44
↑
73° ENE
|
19:06
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 21m | -0m 17s | 05:31 | 20:19 | 05:57 | 19:53 | 06:22 | 19:28 | 12:55 | 151.71 |
| 8 |
06:44
↑
74° ENE
|
19:06
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 21m | -0m 17s | 05:31 | 20:18 | 05:57 | 19:53 | 06:22 | 19:28 | 12:55 | 151.69 |
| 9 |
06:44
↑
74° ENE
|
19:05
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 21m | -0m 17s | 05:31 | 20:18 | 05:57 | 19:52 | 06:22 | 19:27 | 12:55 | 151.67 |
| 10 |
06:44
↑
74° ENE
|
19:05
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 20m | -0m 18s | 05:31 | 20:17 | 05:57 | 19:52 | 06:22 | 19:27 | 12:55 | 151.64 |
| 11 |
06:44
↑
75° ENE
|
19:05
↑
285° WNW
|
12h 20m | -0m 18s | 05:31 | 20:17 | 05:57 | 19:52 | 06:22 | 19:27 | 12:54 | 151.62 |
| 12 |
06:44
↑
75° ENE
|
19:04
↑
285° WNW
|
12h 20m | -0m 18s | 05:32 | 20:17 | 05:57 | 19:51 | 06:22 | 19:26 | 12:54 | 151.59 |
| 13 |
06:44
↑
75° ENE
|
19:04
↑
285° WNW
|
12h 20m | -0m 18s | 05:32 | 20:16 | 05:57 | 19:51 | 06:22 | 19:26 | 12:54 | 151.57 |
| 14 |
06:44
↑
76° ENE
|
19:04
↑
284° WNW
|
12h 19m | -0m 18s | 05:32 | 20:16 | 05:57 | 19:50 | 06:22 | 19:26 | 12:54 | 151.54 |
| 15 |
06:44
↑
76° ENE
|
19:03
↑
284° WNW
|
12h 19m | -0m 18s | 05:32 | 20:15 | 05:57 | 19:50 | 06:22 | 19:25 | 12:54 | 151.51 |
| 16 |
06:44
↑
76° ENE
|
19:03
↑
284° WNW
|
12h 19m | -0m 19s | 05:32 | 20:15 | 05:57 | 19:50 | 06:22 | 19:25 | 12:54 | 151.49 |
| 17 |
06:44
↑
76° ENE
|
19:03
↑
283° WNW
|
12h 18m | -0m 19s | 05:32 | 20:14 | 05:57 | 19:49 | 06:22 | 19:24 | 12:53 | 151.46 |
| 18 |
06:44
↑
77° ENE
|
19:02
↑
283° WNW
|
12h 18m | -0m 19s | 05:32 | 20:14 | 05:57 | 19:49 | 06:22 | 19:24 | 12:53 | 151.43 |
| 19 |
06:44
↑
77° ENE
|
19:02
↑
283° WNW
|
12h 18m | -0m 19s | 05:32 | 20:13 | 05:57 | 19:48 | 06:22 | 19:24 | 12:53 | 151.40 |
| 20 |
06:44
↑
77° ENE
|
19:01
↑
282° WNW
|
12h 17m | -0m 19s | 05:32 | 20:13 | 05:57 | 19:48 | 06:22 | 19:23 | 12:53 | 151.37 |
| 21 |
06:43
↑
78° ENE
|
19:01
↑
282° WNW
|
12h 17m | -0m 19s | 05:32 | 20:12 | 05:57 | 19:47 | 06:22 | 19:23 | 12:52 | 151.34 |
| 22 |
06:43
↑
78° ENE
|
19:01
↑
282° WNW
|
12h 17m | -0m 19s | 05:32 | 20:12 | 05:57 | 19:47 | 06:22 | 19:22 | 12:52 | 151.30 |
| 23 |
06:43
↑
78° ENE
|
19:00
↑
281° WNW
|
12h 16m | -0m 19s | 05:32 | 20:11 | 05:57 | 19:46 | 06:22 | 19:22 | 12:52 | 151.27 |
| 24 |
06:43
↑
79° E
|
19:00
↑
281° W
|
12h 16m | -0m 20s | 05:32 | 20:11 | 05:57 | 19:46 | 06:22 | 19:21 | 12:52 | 151.24 |
| 25 |
06:43
↑
79° E
|
18:59
↑
281° W
|
12h 16m | -0m 20s | 05:32 | 20:10 | 05:57 | 19:45 | 06:21 | 19:21 | 12:51 | 151.21 |
| 26 |
06:43
↑
79° E
|
18:59
↑
280° W
|
12h 15m | -0m 20s | 05:32 | 20:10 | 05:57 | 19:45 | 06:21 | 19:20 | 12:51 | 151.18 |
| 27 |
06:43
↑
80° E
|
18:58
↑
280° W
|
12h 15m | -0m 20s | 05:32 | 20:09 | 05:57 | 19:44 | 06:21 | 19:20 | 12:51 | 151.14 |
| 28 |
06:43
↑
80° E
|
18:58
↑
280° W
|
12h 15m | -0m 20s | 05:32 | 20:08 | 05:57 | 19:44 | 06:21 | 19:19 | 12:50 | 151.11 |
| 29 |
06:43
↑
80° E
|
18:57
↑
279° W
|
12h 14m | -0m 20s | 05:32 | 20:08 | 05:57 | 19:43 | 06:21 | 19:19 | 12:50 | 151.07 |
| 30 |
06:42
↑
81° E
|
18:57
↑
279° W
|
12h 14m | -0m 20s | 05:32 | 20:07 | 05:57 | 19:43 | 06:21 | 19:18 | 12:50 | 151.04 |
| 31 |
06:42
↑
81° E
|
18:56
↑
279° W
|
12h 14m | -0m 20s | 05:32 | 20:07 | 05:56 | 19:42 | 06:21 | 19:18 | 12:50 | 151.01 |
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All times are local for Porto-Novo. DST is not currently in effect. Calculations based on Gregorian calendar. Today is highlighted. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise in Benin
When does the sun rise in Benin today?
In Benin, the sun rises at 06:44 local time today in the capital, Porto-Novo. Sunrise times vary by a few minutes between cities depending on latitude and longitude.
What time is sunrise in Porto-Novo, Benin?
Sunrise in Porto-Novo today is at 06:44 local time. Porto-Novo is the capital of Benin.
How much does sunrise vary across Benin?
Today, the earliest sunrise in Benin is in Malanville at 06:34, and the latest is in Athiémé at 06:48. The total spread is determined by how far east-west the country stretches.
What's the day length in Benin today?
The capital of Benin, Porto-Novo, gets about 12h 21m of daylight today between sunrise and sunset. Day length changes throughout the year, reaching its maximum at the summer solstice and minimum at the winter solstice.
When is solar noon in Porto-Novo, Benin?
Solar noon in Porto-Novo today is at 12:55. This is when the sun is at its highest point in the sky and shadows are shortest. Solar noon is not the same as clock noon; the difference depends on longitude within the time zone and the equation of time.
When does civil twilight begin in Porto-Novo?
Civil twilight in Porto-Novo begins at 06:22 today. This is when the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon and the sky is bright enough to see clearly without artificial light.
What's nautical twilight in Porto-Novo today?
Nautical twilight in Porto-Novo runs from 05:57 in the morning to 19:53 in the evening. During nautical twilight, the horizon is visible at sea, which historically allowed sailors to take star-fix readings for navigation.
How can I see sunrise times for other cities in Benin?
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