Today's sunrise and sunset times for cities in Brazil
Sunrise in Brazil today ranges from 04:58 in Recife to 05:56 in Belém, reflecting the country's geographic spread. Times are accurate to within 1 minute.
Capital: São Paulo
Sunrise
05:35
Sunset
18:11
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | 05:35 | 18:11 | 12h 36m |
| Rio de Janeiro | 05:22 | 17:57 | 12h 35m |
| Curitiba | 05:44 | 18:23 | 12h 39m |
| Porto Alegre | 05:49 | 18:34 | 12h 46m |
| Belo Horizonte | 05:27 | 17:58 | 12h 31m |
| Brasília | 05:46 | 18:11 | 12h 26m |
| Fortaleza | 05:15 | 17:26 | 12h 11m |
| Manaus | 05:42 | 17:52 | 12h 10m |
| Recife | 04:58 | 17:14 | 12h 16m |
| Salvador | 05:10 | 17:32 | 12h 22m |
| Belém | 05:56 | 18:05 | 12h 08m |
| Goiânia | 05:50 | 18:17 | 12h 27m |
| Campinas | 05:37 | 18:12 | 12h 35m |
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.