Nigerian Independence Day in Benin City
Nigeria — October 1, 2026
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Benin City
19:11:57
Africa/Lagos
GMT / UTC
18:11:57
Etc/UTC
Mecca
21:11:57
UTC+3
About Nigerian Independence Day
Nigerian national holiday on October 1, celebrating independence from British colonial rule in 1960.
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
06:27
Solar Noon
12:36
Sunset
18:45
Golden Hour
18:16
Daylight
12h 17m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Benin City
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 05:16 |
| Sunrise | 06:27 |
| Dhuhr | 12:36 |
| Asr | 15:48 |
| Maghrib | 18:45 |
| Isha | 19:51 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Nigerian Independence Day in Benin City?
- Nigerian Independence Day in Benin City falls on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
- What timezone is Benin City in?
- Benin City is in the Africa/Lagos timezone.