Sunrise & Sunset in Natal

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Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
05:21
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Sunset
17:17
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Dawn
05:00
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Solar noon
11:19
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Dusk
17:39
Daylight
11h 56m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today05:2117:1711h 56m
Tomorrow05:2117:1711h 56m
Change

Positive change in sunset / daylight = days are getting longer. Negative change in sunrise = sun is rising earlier.

24-Hour Daylight Timeline

Today's light segments for Natal. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

Sunrise and sunset on the 1st of each month in Natal.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January05:1117:3812h 27m
February05:2417:4612h 22m
March05:2817:4112h 13m
April05:2417:2712h 03m
May05:2117:1611h 55m
June05:2517:1411h 49m
July05:3117:1911h 48m
August05:3217:2411h 52m
September05:2217:2212h 00m
October05:0717:1612h 09m
November04:5617:1412h 18m
December04:5817:2312h 25m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Natal

Natal is located at 5.79°S, 35.21°W. Its latitude determines how dramatically daylight hours change through the year.

The city uses the America/Fortaleza timezone (GMT-3). It does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so solar times shift gradually through the year without abrupt clock changes.

Solar noon — the moment the sun reaches its highest point in the sky — occurs when the sun crosses the local meridian. In Natal this falls around 11:19 in mid-summer and 11:10 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Natal today?
Sunrise in Natal varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in America/Fortaleza.
What time does the sun set in Natal?
Sunset in Natal depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Natal get today?
Daylight hours in Natal range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (-5.8°).
Does Natal observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Natal does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Solar times change gradually through the year due to Earth's orbit, with no abrupt one-hour clock change.

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