Sunrise & sunset times in São Luís, Brazil
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 05:37 and sets at 17:47 in São Luís. All times are shown in the America/Fortaleza timezone.
Today in São Luís
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in São Luís 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 São Luís when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in São Luís (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at São Luís’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:59 | 18:14 | 12:06 | 12h 15m |
| February | 06:05 | 18:16 | 12:11 | 12h 11m |
| March | 06:02 | 18:09 | 12:06 | 12h 07m |
| April | 05:55 | 17:58 | 11:57 | 12h 03m |
| May | 05:53 | 17:53 | 11:53 | 12h 00m |
| June | 05:58 | 17:57 | 11:57 | 11h 58m |
| July | 06:03 | 18:02 | 12:03 | 11h 59m |
| August | 06:00 | 18:02 | 12:01 | 12h 01m |
| September | 05:49 | 17:55 | 11:52 | 12h 05m |
| October | 05:38 | 17:47 | 11:42 | 12h 09m |
| November | 05:34 | 17:48 | 11:41 | 12h 13m |
| December | 05:44 | 18:00 | 11:52 | 12h 16m |
Solar year in São Luís (2026)
Because São Luís is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 18m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in São Luís
Longest day in São Luís: 12h 9m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 51m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 12h 4m.
Moon tonight in São Luís
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 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 São Luís today?▼
The sun rises at 05:37 America/Fortaleza in São Luís, Brazil today.
What time is sunset in São Luís today?▼
The sun sets at 17:47 America/Fortaleza in São Luís today.
How long is the day in São Luís today?▼
Daylight in São Luís today lasts 12 hours and 10 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in São Luís?▼
The morning golden hour in São Luís runs from 05:16 to 06:04, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:19 to 18:08.
What is the timezone of São Luís?▼
São Luís 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 São Luís?▼
The longest day of 2026 in São Luís is 21 December 2026, with 12h 16m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in São Luís?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in São Luís is 21 June 2026, with 11h 59m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in São Luís?▼
Because São Luís is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 18m. Days are nearly the same length all year.
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