Islamic New Year in Benin City
Nigeria — June 16, 2026
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Benin City
04:50:26
Africa/Lagos
GMT / UTC
03:50:26
Etc/UTC
Mecca
06:50:26
UTC+3
About Islamic New Year
The first day of Muharram, marking the beginning of a new year in the Islamic calendar.
Based on hijri calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
Benin City Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- Population
- 1,782,000
- Coordinates
- 6.3381, 5.6258
Sun Times Today in Benin City
Sunrise
06:29
Solar Noon
12:37
Sunset
18:45
Golden Hour
18:17
Daylight
12h 16m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Benin City
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 05:18 |
| Sunrise | 06:29 |
| Dhuhr | 12:37 |
| Asr | 15:46 |
| Maghrib | 18:45 |
| Isha | 19:51 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
Typical Weather
High
28.9°C
Low
22.7°C
Condition
Rain
Historical average for this date. Not a forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Islamic New Year in Benin City?
- Islamic New Year in Benin City falls on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
- What timezone is Benin City in?
- Benin City is in the Africa/Lagos timezone.