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Salvador Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Brazil
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Salvador, Brazil, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Salvador, Brazil, sunrise is at 5:23 AM and sunset is at 5:31 PM (America/Bahia). The day lasts 12h 08m, solar noon is at 11:27 AM, morning golden hour ends at 5:51 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:03 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT-3
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 5:29 PM
Today’s solar times in Salvador
Dawn
5:02 AM
Sunrise
5:23 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:51 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:03 PM
Sunset
5:31 PM
Dusk
5:52 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 08m
Solar noon
11:27 AM
Coordinates
-12.9756, -38.4910
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -12.9756, longitude -38.4910, and the America/Bahia time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Salvador over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 5:23 AM | 5:31 PM | 12h 08m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 5:22 AM | 5:31 PM | 12h 08m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 5:18 AM | 5:31 PM | 12h 13m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 5:04 AM | 5:33 PM | 12h 29m |
What these times mean
Salvador 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 Salvador throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:20 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 48m |
| February | 5:34 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 31m |
| March | 5:38 AM | 5:49 PM | 12h 11m |
| April | 5:40 AM | 5:29 PM | 11h 49m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 5:17 PM | 11h 31m |
| June | 5:54 AM | 5:16 PM | 11h 22m |
| July | 5:58 AM | 5:23 PM | 11h 26m |
| August | 5:49 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 41m |
| September | 5:30 AM | 5:31 PM | 12h 01m |
| October | 5:09 AM | 5:32 PM | 12h 23m |
| November | 4:58 AM | 5:41 PM | 12h 43m |
| December | 5:03 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 53m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:58 AM
November 13
Latest sunset
6:09 PM
January 19
Longest day
12h 53m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 22m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Salvador 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% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 2:42 PM | 107.7% |
| Aug 2, 2046 | 7:21 AM | 105.3% |
| Jan 5, 2057 | 6:47 AM | 102.9% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Salvador today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Salvador, Brazil is at 5:23 AM and sunset is at 5:31 PM (America/Bahia).
How long is the day in Salvador today?
Today in Salvador, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 08m.
When is golden hour in Salvador?
Morning golden hour in Salvador ends at 5:51 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:03 PM.
What time is solar noon in Salvador?
Solar noon in Salvador is at 11:27 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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