Perseid Meteor Shower in Benin City
Nigeria — August 12, 2026
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Benin City
03:53:26
Africa/Lagos
GMT / UTC
02:53:26
Etc/UTC
Mecca
05:53:26
UTC+3
About Perseid Meteor Shower
One of the best annual meteor showers, peaking around August 12-13 with up to 100 meteors per hour.
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
06:26
Solar Noon
12:35
Sunset
18:44
Golden Hour
18:16
Daylight
12h 18m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Benin City
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 05:15 |
| Sunrise | 06:26 |
| Dhuhr | 12:35 |
| Asr | 15:48 |
| Maghrib | 18:44 |
| Isha | 19:51 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Perseid Meteor Shower in Benin City?
- Perseid Meteor Shower in Benin City falls on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
- What timezone is Benin City in?
- Benin City is in the Africa/Lagos timezone.