Sunrise & Sunset in Rio de Janeiro

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Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
06:00
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Sunset
17:57
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Dawn
05:37
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Solar noon
11:58
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Dusk
18:20
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Daylight
11h 57m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today06:0017:5711h 57m
Tomorrow06:0017:5611h 56m
Change—−1m−1m

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 Rio de Janeiro. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

Sunrise and sunset on the 1st of each month in Rio de Janeiro.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January05:1118:4213h 31m
February05:3318:4113h 08m
March05:4918:2312h 34m
April06:0117:5411h 53m
May06:1217:2911h 17m
June06:2717:1610h 49m
July06:3517:1910h 44m
August06:2817:3211h 04m
September06:0517:4311h 38m
October05:3517:5212h 17m
November05:0918:0512h 56m
December05:0018:2513h 25m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is located at 22.91°S, 43.17°W. Its latitude determines how dramatically daylight hours change through the year.

The city uses the America/Sao_Paulo 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 Rio de Janeiro this falls around 11:51 in mid-summer and 11:42 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Rio de Janeiro today?
Sunrise in Rio de Janeiro varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in America/Sao_Paulo.
What time does the sun set in Rio de Janeiro?
Sunset in Rio de Janeiro depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Rio de Janeiro get today?
Daylight hours in Rio de Janeiro range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (-22.9°).
Does Rio de Janeiro observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Rio de Janeiro 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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