Sunrise & sunset times in Petrolina, Brazil
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:59 and sets at 17:36 in Petrolina. All times are shown in the America/Recife timezone.
Today in Petrolina
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Petrolina 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 Petrolina when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Petrolina (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Petrolina’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:33 | 18:09 | 11:51 | 12h 36m |
| February | 05:44 | 18:07 | 11:56 | 12h 23m |
| March | 05:46 | 17:55 | 11:50 | 12h 09m |
| April | 05:45 | 17:38 | 11:41 | 11h 53m |
| May | 05:47 | 17:28 | 11:38 | 11h 41m |
| June | 05:55 | 17:29 | 11:42 | 11h 34m |
| July | 05:59 | 17:36 | 11:48 | 11h 37m |
| August | 05:52 | 17:40 | 11:46 | 11h 48m |
| September | 05:35 | 17:38 | 11:37 | 12h 02m |
| October | 05:18 | 17:36 | 11:27 | 12h 18m |
| November | 05:10 | 17:43 | 11:26 | 12h 32m |
| December | 05:17 | 17:57 | 11:37 | 12h 40m |
Solar year in Petrolina (2026)
Because Petrolina is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 1h 06m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Petrolina
Longest day in Petrolina: 12h 33m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 27m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 30m.
Moon tonight in Petrolina
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 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 Petrolina today?▼
The sun rises at 05:59 America/Recife in Petrolina, Brazil today.
What time is sunset in Petrolina today?▼
The sun sets at 17:36 America/Recife in Petrolina today.
How long is the day in Petrolina today?▼
Daylight in Petrolina today lasts 11 hours and 37 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Petrolina?▼
The morning golden hour in Petrolina runs from 05:36 to 06:29, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:06 to 17:59.
What is the timezone of Petrolina?▼
Petrolina uses the America/Recife timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Petrolina?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Petrolina is 21 December 2026, with 12h 41m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Petrolina?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Petrolina is 21 June 2026, with 11h 35m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Petrolina?▼
Because Petrolina is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 1h 06m. Days are nearly the same length all year.