Sunrise & sunset times in Recife, Brazil
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:30 and sets at 17:09 in Recife. All times are shown in the America/Recife timezone.
Today in Recife
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Golden hour in Recife 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 Recife when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Recife (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Recife’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:12 | 17:45 | 11:28 | 12h 32m |
| February | 05:22 | 17:44 | 11:33 | 12h 21m |
| March | 05:23 | 17:32 | 11:28 | 12h 08m |
| April | 05:21 | 17:17 | 11:19 | 11h 55m |
| May | 05:23 | 17:08 | 11:15 | 11h 44m |
| June | 05:30 | 17:09 | 11:20 | 11h 39m |
| July | 05:34 | 17:16 | 11:25 | 11h 41m |
| August | 05:28 | 17:19 | 11:24 | 11h 50m |
| September | 05:13 | 17:16 | 11:14 | 12h 03m |
| October | 04:57 | 17:13 | 11:05 | 12h 16m |
| November | 04:49 | 17:18 | 11:04 | 12h 29m |
| December | 04:56 | 17:32 | 11:14 | 12h 35m |
Solar year in Recife (2026)
Because Recife is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 57m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Recife
Longest day in Recife: 12h 28m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 32m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 32m.
Moon tonight in Recife
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 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 Recife today?▼
The sun rises at 05:30 America/Recife in Recife, Brazil today.
What time is sunset in Recife today?▼
The sun sets at 17:09 America/Recife in Recife today.
How long is the day in Recife today?▼
Daylight in Recife today lasts 11 hours and 39 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Recife?▼
The morning golden hour in Recife runs from 05:07 to 06:00, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:39 to 17:32.
What is the timezone of Recife?▼
Recife 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 Recife?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Recife is 21 December 2026, with 12h 36m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Recife?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Recife is 21 June 2026, with 11h 39m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Recife?▼
Because Recife is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 57m. Days are nearly the same length all year.