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Sunrise and sunset in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 5:24 AM–5:54 AM and 5:26 PM–5:56 PM
Times are local time in Rio de Janeiro. Current time in Rio de Janeiro →
Sunrise and sunset in Rio de Janeiro through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:34 AM | 5:52 PM | 12h 18m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:21 AM | 5:57 PM | 12h 36m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:08 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 57m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:02 AM | 6:15 PM | 13h 13m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 5:00 AM | 6:26 PM | 13h 26m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 5:03 AM | 6:35 PM | 13h 32m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 5:11 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 31m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 5:21 AM | 6:44 PM | 13h 23m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 5:33 AM | 6:41 PM | 13h 8m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 5:42 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 51m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 5:49 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 34m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 5:55 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 15m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 52m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 34m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 5:28 PM | 11h 16m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:19 AM | 5:21 PM | 11h 2m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:27 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 49m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:32 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 44m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 45m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 51m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:28 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 4m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:19 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 19m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:05 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 39m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 57m |
Calculated for 22.91°S, 43.18°W, including daylight saving time where Rio de Janeiro uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Rio de Janeiro this year
- Longest day: December 22 (13h 32m)
- Shortest day: June 21 (10h 44m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:00 AM on November 21
- Latest sunset: 6:44 PM on January 7
Questions
What time is sunrise in Rio de Janeiro today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 5:24 AM and sets at 5:56 PM in Rio de Janeiro, giving 12 hours 32 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Rio de Janeiro?
The longest day in Rio de Janeiro in 2026 is December 22, with 13 hours 32 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Rio de Janeiro?
The shortest day in Rio de Janeiro in 2026 is June 21, with 10 hours 44 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Rio de Janeiro?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:00 AM on November 21, and the latest sunset is 6:44 PM on January 7. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Rio de Janeiro?
Today, golden hour in Rio de Janeiro is from sunrise (5:24 AM) to 5:54 AM in the morning, and from 5:26 PM to sunset (5:56 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.