Sunrise & sunset times in Fortaleza, Brazil
On Sunday 4 October 2026, the sun rises at 05:18 and sets at 17:27 in Fortaleza. All times are shown in the America/Fortaleza timezone.
Today in Fortaleza
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Fortaleza today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Fortaleza when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Fortaleza (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Fortaleza’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:34 | 17:52 | 11:43 | 12h 18m |
| February | 05:41 | 17:54 | 11:48 | 12h 13m |
| March | 05:39 | 17:46 | 11:43 | 12h 07m |
| April | 05:33 | 17:34 | 11:34 | 12h 01m |
| May | 05:32 | 17:28 | 11:30 | 11h 56m |
| June | 05:37 | 17:31 | 11:34 | 11h 54m |
| July | 05:42 | 17:37 | 11:40 | 11h 55m |
| August | 05:38 | 17:38 | 11:38 | 11h 59m |
| September | 05:26 | 17:31 | 11:29 | 12h 04m |
| October | 05:14 | 17:25 | 11:19 | 12h 11m |
| November | 05:10 | 17:27 | 11:18 | 12h 17m |
| December | 05:19 | 17:39 | 11:29 | 12h 20m |
Solar year in Fortaleza (2026)
Because Fortaleza is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 26m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Fortaleza
Longest day in Fortaleza: 12h 13m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 47m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 12h 3m.
Moon tonight in Fortaleza
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 10 October 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Fortaleza today?▼
The sun rises at 05:18 America/Fortaleza in Fortaleza, Brazil today.
What time is sunset in Fortaleza today?▼
The sun sets at 17:27 America/Fortaleza in Fortaleza today.
How long is the day in Fortaleza today?▼
Daylight in Fortaleza today lasts 12 hours and 8 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Fortaleza?▼
The morning golden hour in Fortaleza runs from 04:57 to 05:45, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:59 to 17:48.
What is the timezone of Fortaleza?▼
Fortaleza uses the America/Fortaleza timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Fortaleza?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Fortaleza is 21 December 2026, with 12h 20m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Fortaleza?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Fortaleza is 21 June 2026, with 11h 54m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Fortaleza?▼
Because Fortaleza is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 26m. Days are nearly the same length all year.