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Rio de Janeiro Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Brazil
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 4, 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, sunrise is at 6:01 AM and sunset is at 5:44 PM (America/Sao_Paulo). The day lasts 11h 43m, solar noon is at 11:53 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:31 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:14 PM.
Local date
September 4, 2026
Time zone
GMT-3
Last refreshed
Sep 4, 2026, 3:30 PM
Today’s solar times in Rio de Janeiro
Dawn
5:39 AM
Sunrise
6:01 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:31 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:14 PM
Sunset
5:44 PM
Dusk
6:07 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 43m
Solar noon
11:53 AM
Coordinates
-22.9064, -43.1822
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -22.9064, longitude -43.1822, and the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Rio de Janeiro over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 4, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 43m |
| TomorrowSep 5, 2026 | 6:00 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 44m |
| +1 weekSep 11, 2026 | 5:55 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 52m |
| +1 monthOct 4, 2026 | 5:31 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 22m |
What these times mean
Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:21 AM | 6:44 PM | 13h 23m |
| February | 5:42 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 51m |
| March | 5:55 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 15m |
| April | 6:06 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 34m |
| May | 6:19 AM | 5:21 PM | 11h 01m |
| June | 6:32 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 44m |
| July | 6:34 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 51m |
| August | 6:19 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 19m |
| September | 5:50 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 57m |
| October | 5:21 AM | 5:57 PM | 12h 36m |
| November | 5:02 AM | 6:15 PM | 13h 13m |
| December | 5:03 AM | 6:35 PM | 13h 32m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:00 AM
November 21
Latest sunset
6:44 PM
January 7
Longest day
13h 32m
December 22
Shortest day
10h 44m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Rio de Janeiro with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2027 | 1:00 PM | 92.8% |
| Sep 12, 2034 | 1:19 PM | 97.4% |
| Jan 5, 2057 | 6:47 AM | 102.9% |
| Mar 31, 2071 | 12:01 PM | 99.2% |
| Jan 16, 2075 | 3:36 PM | 103.1% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rio de Janeiro today?
On September 4, 2026, sunrise in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is at 6:01 AM and sunset is at 5:44 PM (America/Sao_Paulo).
How long is the day in Rio de Janeiro today?
Today in Rio de Janeiro, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 43m.
When is golden hour in Rio de Janeiro?
Morning golden hour in Rio de Janeiro ends at 6:31 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:14 PM.
What time is solar noon in Rio de Janeiro?
Solar noon in Rio de Janeiro is at 11:53 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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