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Fortaleza Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Brazil
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Fortaleza, Brazil, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 25, 2026 in Fortaleza, Brazil, sunrise is at 5:40 AM and sunset is at 5:35 PM (America/Fortaleza). The day lasts 11h 54m, solar noon is at 11:37 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:10 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:05 PM.
Local date
June 25, 2026
Time zone
GMT-3
Updated hourly
America/Fortaleza
Today’s solar times in Fortaleza
Dawn
5:18 AM
Sunrise
5:40 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:10 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:05 PM
Sunset
5:35 PM
Dusk
5:57 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 54m
Solar noon
11:37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 25, 2026 | 5:40 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 54m |
| TomorrowJun 26, 2026 | 5:40 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 54m |
| +1 weekJul 2, 2026 | 5:42 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 55m |
| +1 monthJul 25, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 56m |
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
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Fortaleza today?
On June 25, 2026, sunrise in Fortaleza, Brazil is at 5:40 AM and sunset is at 5:35 PM (America/Fortaleza).
How long is the day in Fortaleza today?
Today in Fortaleza, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 54m.
When is golden hour in Fortaleza?
Morning golden hour in Fortaleza ends at 6:10 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:05 PM.
What time is solar noon in Fortaleza?
Solar noon in Fortaleza is at 11:37 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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