Winter Solstice in Parakou
Benin — December 21, 2026
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Parakou
14:19:12
Africa/Porto-Novo
GMT / UTC
13:19:12
Etc/UTC
Mecca
16:19:12
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.
Parakou Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇧🇯 Benin
- Timezone
- Africa/Porto-Novo
- Population
- 255,478
- Coordinates
- 9.3372, 2.6303
Sun Times Today in Parakou
Sunrise
06:43
Solar Noon
12:51
Sunset
18:59
Golden Hour
18:31
Daylight
12h 15m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Parakou
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 05:33 |
| Sunrise | 06:43 |
| Dhuhr | 12:51 |
| Asr | 15:58 |
| Maghrib | 18:59 |
| Isha | 20:05 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice in Parakou?
- Winter Solstice in Parakou falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Parakou in?
- Parakou is in the Africa/Porto-Novo timezone.