Dusk and last light in Benin City
Last light (civil dusk) in Benin City today fades at 19:18, about 22 minutes after the sun sets at 18:56. The sky is fully dark by astronomical dusk at 20:09. Times for Wednesday, 29 July 2026, in Benin City's local time zone.
| Stage | What it means | Local time |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset | the sun dips below the horizon | 18:56 |
| Civil dusk (last light) | sun 6° below, usable light ends | 19:18 |
| Nautical dusk | sun 12° below, sea horizon gone | 19:43 |
| Astronomical dusk | sun 18° below, full night | 20:09 |
Dusk in Benin City, stage by stage
Dusk in Benin City runs the same three stages as dawn, in reverse. Once the sun sets, civil dusk, the last usable light, lingers until the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon. Nautical dusk follows at 12 degrees, when the sea horizon disappears, and astronomical dusk at 18 degrees, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. How long dusk lasts depends on Benin City's latitude: near the equator night falls fast, while at high latitudes dusk can stretch for hours or, in high summer, never fully darken. Every time here is computed for Benin City's coordinates and shown in its local time zone.
Frequently asked questions about dusk in Benin City
What time is last light in Benin City today?
Last light (civil dusk) in Benin City fades at 19:18 on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, about 22 minutes after sunset at 18:56. All times are in Benin City's local time zone.
What is the difference between dusk and sunset in Benin City?
Sunset is the instant the sun disappears below the horizon in Benin City; dusk is the fading twilight that follows. Last light (civil dusk) ends the usable light after sunset.
When does it get fully dark in Benin City?
Benin City reaches full darkness at astronomical dusk, 20:09 on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon.
Every time on this page is computed from Benin City's coordinates with SunCalc, not estimated or looked up from a table.