Today's sunrise and sunset times for cities in Brazil
Sunrise in Brazil today ranges from 05:21 in Recife to 06:39 in Porto Alegre, reflecting the country's geographic spread. Times are accurate to within 1 minute.
Capital: São Paulo
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
17:57
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | 06:17 | 17:57 | 11h 41m |
| Rio de Janeiro | 06:02 | 17:44 | 11h 42m |
| Curitiba | 06:28 | 18:07 | 11h 39m |
| Porto Alegre | 06:39 | 18:12 | 11h 33m |
| Belo Horizonte | 06:04 | 17:49 | 11h 45m |
| Brasília | 06:17 | 18:07 | 11h 50m |
| Fortaleza | 05:33 | 17:36 | 12h 03m |
| Manaus | 05:59 | 18:02 | 12h 03m |
| Recife | 05:21 | 17:19 | 11h 58m |
| Salvador | 05:38 | 17:31 | 11h 53m |
| Belém | 06:12 | 18:17 | 12h 05m |
| Goiânia | 06:23 | 18:12 | 11h 49m |
| Campinas | 06:18 | 17:59 | 11h 42m |
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.