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Sunrise and sunset in Fortaleza, Brazil
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 5:15 AM–5:43 AM and 4:59 PM–5:26 PM
Times are local time in Fortaleza. Current time in Fortaleza →
Sunrise and sunset in Fortaleza through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:20 AM | 5:29 PM | 12h 8m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:15 AM | 5:26 PM | 12h 11m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:11 AM | 5:26 PM | 12h 15m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:11 AM | 5:28 PM | 12h 17m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 5:15 AM | 5:34 PM | 12h 19m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 5:20 AM | 5:40 PM | 12h 20m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 5:28 AM | 5:48 PM | 12h 20m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 5:35 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 19m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 5:40 AM | 5:57 PM | 12h 16m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 5:42 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 14m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 5:42 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 11m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 5:40 AM | 5:48 PM | 12h 8m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 5:37 AM | 5:41 PM | 12h 4m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:34 AM | 5:36 PM | 12h 2m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:32 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 59m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:33 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 57m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:35 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 55m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:38 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 54m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:41 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 54m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:43 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 55m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:43 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 57m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:40 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 59m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:34 AM | 5:36 PM | 12h 2m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:28 AM | 5:33 PM | 12h 5m |
Calculated for 3.73°S, 38.53°W, including daylight saving time where Fortaleza uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Fortaleza this year
- Longest day: December 22 (12h 20m)
- Shortest day: June 21 (11h 54m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:11 AM on October 30
- Latest sunset: 5:57 PM on February 1
Questions
What time is sunrise in Fortaleza today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 5:15 AM and sets at 5:26 PM in Fortaleza, giving 12 hours 11 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Fortaleza?
The longest day in Fortaleza in 2026 is December 22, with 12 hours 20 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Fortaleza?
The shortest day in Fortaleza in 2026 is June 21, with 11 hours 54 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Fortaleza?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:11 AM on October 30, and the latest sunset is 5:57 PM on February 1. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Fortaleza?
Today, golden hour in Fortaleza is from sunrise (5:15 AM) to 5:43 AM in the morning, and from 4:59 PM to sunset (5:26 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.