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Sunrise and sunset in Recife, Brazil
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 4:59 AM–5:27 AM and 4:47 PM–5:14 PM
Times are local time in Recife. Current time in Recife →
Sunrise and sunset in Recife through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:05 AM | 5:15 PM | 12h 10m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4:58 AM | 5:14 PM | 12h 16m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4:52 AM | 5:16 PM | 12h 24m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 4:51 AM | 5:19 PM | 12h 29m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 4:53 AM | 5:26 PM | 12h 33m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 4:58 AM | 5:33 PM | 12h 35m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 5:06 AM | 5:41 PM | 12h 35m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 5:13 AM | 5:46 PM | 12h 32m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 5:20 AM | 5:47 PM | 12h 27m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 5:24 AM | 5:45 PM | 12h 22m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 5:25 AM | 5:41 PM | 12h 16m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 5:25 AM | 5:34 PM | 12h 9m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 5:23 AM | 5:25 PM | 12h 2m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:22 AM | 5:18 PM | 11h 56m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:23 AM | 5:12 PM | 11h 50m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:24 AM | 5:09 PM | 11h 45m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:28 AM | 5:09 PM | 11h 41m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:31 AM | 5:11 PM | 11h 39m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:34 AM | 5:14 PM | 11h 40m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:35 AM | 5:17 PM | 11h 42m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:34 AM | 5:20 PM | 11h 46m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:30 AM | 5:20 PM | 11h 51m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:22 AM | 5:19 PM | 11h 57m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:14 AM | 5:17 PM | 12h 3m |
Calculated for 8.05°S, 34.90°W, including daylight saving time where Recife uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Recife this year
- Longest day: December 22 (12h 35m)
- Shortest day: June 21 (11h 39m)
- Earliest sunrise: 4:51 AM on November 5
- Latest sunset: 5:47 PM on January 19
Questions
What time is sunrise in Recife today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 4:59 AM and sets at 5:14 PM in Recife, giving 12 hours 15 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Recife?
The longest day in Recife in 2026 is December 22, with 12 hours 35 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Recife?
The shortest day in Recife in 2026 is June 21, with 11 hours 39 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Recife?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 4:51 AM on November 5, and the latest sunset is 5:47 PM on January 19. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Recife?
Today, golden hour in Recife is from sunrise (4:59 AM) to 5:27 AM in the morning, and from 4:47 PM to sunset (5:14 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.