Sunrise and Sunset times in Porto-Novo, Benin 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:51:43
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 Sunset: 18:36:50
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Day Length: 11h 45m 7s
Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo, UTC +1 h.
Latitude: 6.4833, Longitude: 2.6166
Porto-Novo
Ouémé, Benin 
300 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 06:45:23 | 12:38:38 | 18:31:53 | 11h 46m 30s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 06:45:51 | 12:39:01 | 18:32:11 | 11h 46m 20s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 06:46:19 | 12:39:25 | 18:32:30 | 11h 46m 11s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 06:46:47 | 12:39:49 | 18:32:51 | 11h 46m 4s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 06:47:15 | 12:40:13 | 18:33:11 | 11h 45m 56s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 06:47:44 | 12:40:39 | 18:33:33 | 11h 45m 49s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 06:48:13 | 12:41:04 | 18:33:55 | 11h 45m 42s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 06:48:43 | 12:41:31 | 18:34:19 | 11h 45m 36s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 06:49:13 | 12:41:57 | 18:34:42 | 11h 45m 29s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 06:49:42 | 12:42:25 | 18:35:07 | 11h 45m 25s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 06:50:12 | 12:42:52 | 18:35:32 | 11h 45m 20s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 06:50:43 | 12:43:20 | 18:35:57 | 11h 45m 14s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 06:51:13 | 12:43:48 | 18:36:24 | 11h 45m 11s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 06:51:43 | 12:44:17 | 18:36:50 | 11h 45m 7s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 06:52:14 | 12:44:46 | 18:37:18 | 11h 45m 4s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 06:52:44 | 12:45:15 | 18:37:45 | 11h 45m 1s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 06:53:15 | 12:45:44 | 18:38:13 | 11h 44m 58s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 06:53:45 | 12:46:13 | 18:38:42 | 11h 44m 57s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 06:54:15 | 12:46:43 | 18:39:11 | 11h 44m 56s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 06:54:45 | 12:47:13 | 18:39:40 | 11h 44m 55s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 06:55:15 | 12:47:43 | 18:40:10 | 11h 44m 55s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 06:55:45 | 12:48:12 | 18:40:40 | 11h 44m 55s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 06:56:14 | 12:48:42 | 18:41:10 | 11h 44m 56s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 06:56:44 | 12:49:12 | 18:41:41 | 11h 44m 57s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 06:57:13 | 12:49:42 | 18:42:11 | 11h 44m 58s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 06:57:41 | 12:50:11 | 18:42:42 | 11h 45m 1s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 06:58:09 | 12:50:41 | 18:43:13 | 11h 45m 4s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 06:58:37 | 12:51:10 | 18:43:44 | 11h 45m 7s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 06:59:05 | 12:51:40 | 18:44:14 | 11h 45m 9s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 06:59:32 | 12:52:08 | 18:44:45 | 11h 45m 13s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 06:59:58 | 12:52:37 | 18:45:16 | 11h 45m 18s |
Day length in Porto-Novo during the year on the chart:
Porto-Novo on Benin map:
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*Calculation of distances from capital to capital
Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks