Winter Solstice in Cotonou
Benin — December 21, 2026
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Cotonou
16:08:48
Africa/Porto-Novo
GMT / UTC
15:08:48
Etc/UTC
Mecca
18:08:48
UTC+3
About Winter Solstice
The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, typically occurring around December 21-22.
Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
Cotonou Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇧🇯 Benin
- Timezone
- Africa/Porto-Novo
- Population
- 679,012
- Coordinates
- 6.3654, 2.4183
Sun Times Today in Cotonou
Sunrise
06:33
Solar Noon
12:47
Sunset
19:00
Golden Hour
18:31
Daylight
12h 26m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Cotonou
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 05:18 |
| Sunrise | 06:33 |
| Dhuhr | 12:47 |
| Asr | 16:12 |
| Maghrib | 19:00 |
| Isha | 20:11 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
Typical Weather
High
32.7°C
Low
25.1°C
Condition
Cloudy
Historical average for this date. Not a forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice in Cotonou?
- Winter Solstice in Cotonou falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Cotonou in?
- Cotonou is in the Africa/Porto-Novo timezone.