Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi) in Parakou
Benin — December 21, 2026
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Parakou
21:21:54
Africa/Porto-Novo
GMT / UTC
20:21:54
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Mecca
23:21:54
UTC+3
About Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi)
Chinese festival celebrating the winter solstice with family gatherings and tangyuan.
Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
Parakou Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇧🇯 Benin
- Timezone
- Africa/Porto-Novo
- Population
- 255,478
- Coordinates
- 9.3372, 2.6303
Sun Times Today in Parakou
Sunrise
06:34
Solar Noon
12:47
Sunset
18:59
Golden Hour
18:31
Daylight
12h 24m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Parakou
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 05:22 |
| Sunrise | 06:34 |
| Dhuhr | 12:47 |
| Asr | 15:58 |
| Maghrib | 18:59 |
| Isha | 20:07 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi) in Parakou?
- Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi) in Parakou falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Parakou in?
- Parakou is in the Africa/Porto-Novo timezone.