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São Paulo Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Brazil
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in São Paulo, Brazil, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil, sunrise is at 5:55 AM and sunset is at 6:04 PM (America/Sao_Paulo). The day lasts 12h 09m, solar noon is at 11:59 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:25 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:34 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT-3
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 10:59 AM
Today’s solar times in São Paulo
Dawn
5:32 AM
Sunrise
5:55 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:25 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:34 PM
Sunset
6:04 PM
Dusk
6:26 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 09m
Solar noon
11:59 AM
Coordinates
-23.5475, -46.6361
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -23.5475, longitude -46.6361, and the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in São Paulo over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 5:55 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 09m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 5:54 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 10m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 5:48 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 18m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 5:27 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 49m |
What these times mean
São Paulo 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 Paulo throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:34 AM | 6:59 PM | 13h 25m |
| February | 5:55 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 53m |
| March | 6:09 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 15m |
| April | 6:21 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 33m |
| May | 6:34 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 59m |
| June | 6:47 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 41m |
| July | 6:49 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 49m |
| August | 6:33 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 17m |
| September | 6:04 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 57m |
| October | 5:34 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 37m |
| November | 5:15 AM | 6:29 PM | 13h 15m |
| December | 5:15 AM | 6:50 PM | 13h 34m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:12 AM
November 26
Latest sunset
6:59 PM
January 6
Longest day
13h 35m
December 22
Shortest day
10h 41m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from São Paulo 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% |
| Feb 28, 2044 | 5:24 PM | 96% |
| Jan 5, 2057 | 6:47 AM | 102.9% |
| May 11, 2059 | 4:22 PM | 102.4% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in São Paulo today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in São Paulo, Brazil is at 5:55 AM and sunset is at 6:04 PM (America/Sao_Paulo).
How long is the day in São Paulo today?
Today in São Paulo, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 09m.
When is golden hour in São Paulo?
Morning golden hour in São Paulo ends at 6:25 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:34 PM.
What time is solar noon in São Paulo?
Solar noon in São Paulo is at 11:59 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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