Sun direction in Grand Popo (Benin)

For On Now

On 13 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:45 and sets at 18:55 in Grand Popo, giving 12h5mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 12:50. All times are local to Grand Popo.

Solar data for Grand Popo

06:24Dawn time in Grand Popo
06:45Sunrise time in Grand Popo
06:47—18:53 — Daylight time in Grand Popo
12:50Solar noon in Grand Popo
18:55Sunset time in Grand Popo
19:16Dusk time in Grand Popo


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Position :
6.2639324,1.7417143
Timezone :
Africa/Porto-Novo
Daylight duration :
12h5mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Azimuth :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—05:36Night
05:36—06:00Astronomical twilight
06:00—06:24Nautical twilight
06:24—06:45Civil twilight
06:24Dawn
06:45Sunrise
06:47—18:53 — Daylight
12:50Solar noon
18:55Sunset
19:16Dusk
18:55—19:16 — Civil twilight
19:16—19:40 — Nautical twilight
19:40—20:04 — Astronomical twilight
20:04—00:00 — Night

Legend

Dawn — A time that marks the beginning of the twilight before sunrise. It is recognized by the presence of weak sunlight, while the sun itself is still below the horizon.
Sunrise — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunrise.
Solar noon — The moment when the sun appears the highest in the sky, compared to its positions during the rest of the day.
Sunset — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunset.
Dusk — A time that marks the end of the twilight after sunset and the beginning of darkness in the evening.
Sun path refers to the daily and seasonal arc-like path that the Sun appears to follow across the sky as the Earth rotates and orbits the Sun. You can display here the sun direction and the sunny hours in Grand Popo (Benin). Accurate location-specific knowledge of sun path and climatic conditions is essential for economic decisions about solar collector area, orientation, landscaping, summer shading, and the cost-effective use of solar trackers. Enjoy !