Sunrise & sunset times in Cotonou in May 2027
In Cotonou, May 2027 opens with sunrise at 06:37 and sunset at 18:57 on the 1st, and the day grows by about 0h 7m from the 1st to the 31st. All times below are in Cotonou's local time zone.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 06:37 | 18:57 | 12h 21m |
| May 2 | 06:36 | 18:57 | 12h 21m |
| May 3 | 06:36 | 18:57 | 12h 21m |
| May 4 | 06:36 | 18:57 | 12h 22m |
| May 5 | 06:36 | 18:58 | 12h 22m |
| May 6 | 06:35 | 18:58 | 12h 22m |
| May 7 | 06:35 | 18:58 | 12h 22m |
| May 8 | 06:35 | 18:58 | 12h 23m |
| May 9 | 06:35 | 18:58 | 12h 23m |
| May 10 | 06:35 | 18:58 | 12h 23m |
| May 11 | 06:34 | 18:58 | 12h 24m |
| May 12 | 06:34 | 18:58 | 12h 24m |
| May 13 | 06:34 | 18:58 | 12h 24m |
| May 14 | 06:34 | 18:58 | 12h 24m |
| May 15 | 06:34 | 18:59 | 12h 25m |
| May 16 | 06:34 | 18:59 | 12h 25m |
| May 17 | 06:34 | 18:59 | 12h 25m |
| May 18 | 06:34 | 18:59 | 12h 25m |
| May 19 | 06:34 | 18:59 | 12h 26m |
| May 20 | 06:34 | 18:59 | 12h 26m |
| May 21 | 06:33 | 18:59 | 12h 26m |
| May 22 | 06:33 | 19:00 | 12h 26m |
| May 23 | 06:33 | 19:00 | 12h 26m |
| May 24 | 06:33 | 19:00 | 12h 27m |
| May 25 | 06:33 | 19:00 | 12h 27m |
| May 26 | 06:33 | 19:00 | 12h 27m |
| May 27 | 06:33 | 19:01 | 12h 27m |
| May 28 | 06:33 | 19:01 | 12h 27m |
| May 29 | 06:33 | 19:01 | 12h 28m |
| May 30 | 06:34 | 19:01 | 12h 28m |
| May 31 | 06:34 | 19:01 | 12h 28m |
Planning around the light in Cotonou in May
This table lists sunrise, sunset and the length of the day for every day of May 2027 in Cotonou, Benin, computed from the city's coordinates and shown in its local time zone. Use it to plan a shoot, a hike, an event or a trip around the exact daylight for the day you have in mind. For golden hour, blue hour and the moon on a specific date, open the full Cotonou page and pick that date.
Frequently asked questions about May in Cotonou
What time does the sun set in Cotonou in May?
Around the middle of May the sun sets at about 18:59 in Cotonou. Sunset shifts a little each day through the month, as listed in the table above, all in local time.
What time does the sun rise in Cotonou in May?
Around mid May the sun rises at about 06:34 in Cotonou, moving gradually across the month as shown in the day-by-day table.
When is the longest day in Cotonou in May?
In May 2027 the longest day in Cotonou is the 29th (12h 28m of daylight) and the shortest is the 1st (12h 21m).
Other months and tools
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