Today's sunrise and sunset times for cities in Brazil
Sunrise in Brazil today ranges from 05:35 in Recife to 07:18 in Porto Alegre, reflecting the country's geographic spread. Times are accurate to within 1 minute.
Capital: São Paulo
Sunrise
06:47
Sunset
17:40
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | 06:47 | 17:40 | 10h 52m |
| Rio de Janeiro | 06:32 | 17:27 | 10h 54m |
| Curitiba | 07:01 | 17:47 | 10h 45m |
| Porto Alegre | 07:18 | 17:46 | 10h 28m |
| Belo Horizonte | 06:30 | 17:35 | 11h 05m |
| Brasília | 06:39 | 17:58 | 11h 18m |
| Fortaleza | 05:43 | 17:39 | 11h 56m |
| Manaus | 06:08 | 18:06 | 11h 58m |
| Recife | 05:35 | 17:18 | 11h 43m |
| Salvador | 05:57 | 17:25 | 11h 27m |
| Belém | 06:20 | 18:22 | 12h 03m |
| Goiânia | 06:46 | 18:02 | 11h 16m |
| Campinas | 06:48 | 17:42 | 10h 54m |
Brazil spans approximately 14.2°S. Brazil's near-tropical location gives it consistent daylight throughout the year, typically 11 to 13 hours with minimal seasonal swing. Click any city above for complete data including golden hour, blue hour, twilight times, moon phase, and monthly sun tables.
Golden hour photography across Brazil varies by location and season. In the southern hemisphere, Brazil sees golden hour windows of 45 to 90 minutes that are longest during the southern winter months (June to August). Click any city in the table above to see exact golden hour times for that location.
The difference between the longest and shortest day in Brazil depends on latitude. Brazil's near-equatorial position means consistent daylight of 11 to 13 hours year-round, with minimal seasonal variation.
The best time of year to visit Brazil for photography depends on your goals. Long summer days provide more total shooting hours, but winter offers lower sun angles that produce dramatic shadows and warm light throughout more of the day. Spring and autumn equinox periods offer balanced light that works well for most subjects.