Sunrise & sunset times in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:31 and sets at 17:15 in Rio de Janeiro. All times are shown in the America/Sao_Paulo timezone.
Today in Rio de Janeiro
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Rio de Janeiro (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Rio de Janeiro’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:20 | 18:43 | 12:02 | 13h 22m |
| February | 05:41 | 18:31 | 12:06 | 12h 50m |
| March | 05:54 | 18:08 | 12:01 | 12h 13m |
| April | 06:05 | 17:39 | 11:52 | 11h 33m |
| May | 06:18 | 17:19 | 11:49 | 11h 00m |
| June | 06:31 | 17:15 | 11:53 | 10h 44m |
| July | 06:33 | 17:24 | 11:58 | 10h 51m |
| August | 06:17 | 17:36 | 11:57 | 11h 19m |
| September | 05:49 | 17:46 | 11:47 | 11h 57m |
| October | 05:20 | 17:57 | 11:38 | 12h 36m |
| November | 05:00 | 18:14 | 11:37 | 13h 13m |
| December | 05:01 | 18:34 | 11:47 | 13h 32m |
Solar year in Rio de Janeiro (2026)
Day length in Rio de Janeiro swings by 2h 49m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Rio de Janeiro
Longest day in Rio de Janeiro: 13h 24m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 10h 36m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 10h 36m.
Moon tonight in Rio de Janeiro
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 Rio de Janeiro today?▼
The sun rises at 06:31 America/Sao_Paulo in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil today.
What time is sunset in Rio de Janeiro today?▼
The sun sets at 17:15 America/Sao_Paulo in Rio de Janeiro today.
How long is the day in Rio de Janeiro today?▼
Daylight in Rio de Janeiro today lasts 10 hours and 44 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Rio de Janeiro?▼
The morning golden hour in Rio de Janeiro runs from 06:06 to 07:04, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:42 to 17:39.
What is the timezone of Rio de Janeiro?▼
Rio de Janeiro uses the America/Sao_Paulo timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Rio de Janeiro?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Rio de Janeiro is 21 December 2026, with 13h 33m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Rio de Janeiro?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Rio de Janeiro is 21 June 2026, with 10h 44m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Rio de Janeiro?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Rio de Janeiro swings by 2h 49m.