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São Luís Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Brazil
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in São Luís, Brazil, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On August 9, 2026 in São Luís, Brazil, sunrise is at 6:03 AM and sunset is at 6:04 PM (America/Fortaleza). The day lasts 12h 01m, solar noon is at 12:04 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:31 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:36 PM.
Local date
August 9, 2026
Time zone
GMT-3
Updated hourly
America/Fortaleza
Today’s solar times in São Luís
Dawn
5:41 AM
Sunrise
6:03 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:31 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:36 PM
Sunset
6:04 PM
Dusk
6:26 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 01m
Solar noon
12:04 PM
Coordinates
-2.5297, -44.3028
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -2.5297, longitude -44.3028, and the America/Fortaleza time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in São Luís over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayAug 9, 2026 | 6:03 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 01m |
| TomorrowAug 10, 2026 | 6:03 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 01m |
| +1 weekAug 16, 2026 | 6:02 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 02m |
| +1 monthSep 8, 2026 | 5:54 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 05m |
What these times mean
São Luís 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 São Luís throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:00 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 15m |
| February | 6:07 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 11m |
| March | 6:03 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 07m |
| April | 5:56 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 03m |
| May | 5:54 AM | 5:55 PM | 12h 00m |
| June | 5:59 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 59m |
| July | 6:04 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 59m |
| August | 6:02 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 02m |
| September | 5:51 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 06m |
| October | 5:39 AM | 5:49 PM | 12h 10m |
| November | 5:36 AM | 5:50 PM | 12h 14m |
| December | 5:45 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 16m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:35 AM
November 1
Latest sunset
6:18 PM
January 27
Longest day
12h 16m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 58m
June 21
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in São Luís today?
On August 9, 2026, sunrise in São Luís, Brazil is at 6:03 AM and sunset is at 6:04 PM (America/Fortaleza).
How long is the day in São Luís today?
Today in São Luís, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 01m.
When is golden hour in São Luís?
Morning golden hour in São Luís ends at 6:31 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:36 PM.
What time is solar noon in São Luís?
Solar noon in São Luís is at 12:04 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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