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Fortaleza, Brazil: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Fortaleza, Brazil. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 15, 2026 in Fortaleza, Brazil, sunrise is at 5:15 AM and sunset is at 5:26 PM (America/Fortaleza). The day lasts 12h 11m, solar noon is at 11:21 AM, morning golden hour ends at 5:43 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:59 PM.
Local date
October 15, 2026
Time zone
GMT-3
Last refreshed
Oct 15, 2026, 2:39 PM
Today’s solar times in Fortaleza
Dawn
4:54 AM
Sunrise
5:15 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:43 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:59 PM
Sunset
5:26 PM
Dusk
5:47 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 11m
Solar noon
11:21 AM
Coordinates
-3.7172, -38.5431
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -3.7172, longitude -38.5431, and the America/Fortaleza time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Fortaleza over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 15, 2026 | 5:15 AM | 5:26 PM | 12h 11m |
| TomorrowOct 16, 2026 | 5:15 AM | 5:26 PM | 12h 11m |
| +1 weekOct 22, 2026 | 5:13 AM | 5:26 PM | 12h 13m |
| +1 monthNov 14, 2026 | 5:11 AM | 5:28 PM | 12h 17m |
What these times mean
Fortaleza changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Fortaleza throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:35 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 19m |
| February | 5:42 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 14m |
| March | 5:40 AM | 5:48 PM | 12h 08m |
| April | 5:34 AM | 5:36 PM | 12h 02m |
| May | 5:33 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 57m |
| June | 5:38 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 54m |
| July | 5:43 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 55m |
| August | 5:40 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 59m |
| September | 5:28 AM | 5:33 PM | 12h 05m |
| October | 5:15 AM | 5:26 PM | 12h 11m |
| November | 5:11 AM | 5:28 PM | 12h 17m |
| December | 5:20 AM | 5:40 PM | 12h 20m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:11 AM
October 30
Latest sunset
5:57 PM
January 31
Longest day
12h 20m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 54m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Fortaleza with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2027 | 1:00 PM | 92.8% |
| Mar 20, 2034 | 7:18 AM | 104.6% |
| Jan 5, 2038 | 10:47 AM | 97.3% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 2:42 PM | 107.7% |
| Aug 2, 2046 | 7:21 AM | 105.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Fortaleza today?
On October 15, 2026, sunrise in Fortaleza, Brazil is at 5:15 AM and sunset is at 5:26 PM (America/Fortaleza).
How long is the day in Fortaleza today?
Today in Fortaleza, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 11m.
When is golden hour in Fortaleza?
Morning golden hour in Fortaleza ends at 5:43 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:59 PM.
What time is solar noon in Fortaleza?
Solar noon in Fortaleza is at 11:21 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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