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Sunrise and sunset in Brasília, Brazil
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 5:47 AM–6:16 AM and 5:42 PM–6:11 PM
Times are local time in Brasília. Current time in Brasília →
Sunrise and sunset in Brasília through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:55 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 14m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:45 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 26m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:36 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 41m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:32 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 51m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 5:32 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 59m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 5:36 AM | 6:39 PM | 13h 3m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 5:44 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 3m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 58m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:02 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 47m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:09 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 36m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 24m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 12m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 57m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 45m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 32m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:27 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 23m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 15m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:37 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 12m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 12m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 16m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 25m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 34m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:19 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 48m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:08 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 0m |
Calculated for 15.78°S, 47.93°W, including daylight saving time where Brasília uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Brasília this year
- Longest day: December 22 (13h 4m)
- Shortest day: June 21 (11h 11m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:31 AM on November 19
- Latest sunset: 6:51 PM on January 16
Questions
What time is sunrise in Brasília today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 5:47 AM and sets at 6:11 PM in Brasília, giving 12 hours 24 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Brasília?
The longest day in Brasília in 2026 is December 22, with 13 hours 4 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Brasília?
The shortest day in Brasília in 2026 is June 21, with 11 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Brasília?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:31 AM on November 19, and the latest sunset is 6:51 PM on January 16. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Brasília?
Today, golden hour in Brasília is from sunrise (5:47 AM) to 6:16 AM in the morning, and from 5:42 PM to sunset (6:11 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.