Sunrise and Sunset in Cotonou Today
In Cotonou, Benin, the sun rises today on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 06:39 and sets at 18:45. The day length is 12h 6m. Solar noon is reached at 12:42.
Golden Hour in Cotonou
Morning: 06:39–07:06 · Evening: 18:18–18:45
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Cotonou, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:39 to 07:06. The evening golden hour extends from 18:18 to 18:45. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Cotonou
Morning: 06:18–06:26 · Evening: 18:58–19:06
The Blue Hour in Cotonou offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:18 to 06:26, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:58 to 19:06, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Cotonou
Cotonou is located at a latitude of 6.37° and a longitude of 2.42°. The city is in the Africa/Porto-Novo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Cotonou vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Cotonou
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Cotonou. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Cotonou, with up to 12h 30m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Cotonou sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Cotonou brings the shortest days with only 11h 45m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
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Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Cotonou. All times are in local time.