Sun Data
Sunrise & Sunset in Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Sunrise
12:12 AM
Sunset
12:18 PM
Day Length
12h 6m
Solar Noon
6:15 AM
Golden Hour
Best time for warm, soft photography light
Morning
12:12 AM - 1:12 AM
Evening
11:18 AM - 12:18 PM
Blue Hour
Ethereal blue light before sunrise and after sunset
Morning
-1:42 AM - 12:12 AM
Evening
12:18 PM - 12:48 PM
7-Day Sun Forecast
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Mar 18 | 12:12 AM | 12:18 PM | 12h 6m |
| Thu, Mar 19 | 12:12 AM | 12:17 PM | 12h 4m |
| Fri, Mar 20 | 12:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 12h 3m |
| Sat, Mar 21 | 12:14 AM | 12:15 PM | 12h 2m |
| Sun, Mar 22 | 12:14 AM | 12:15 PM | 12h 0m |
| Mon, Mar 23 | 12:15 AM | 12:14 PM | 11h 59m |
| Tue, Mar 24 | 12:16 AM | 12:13 PM | 11h 58m |
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About Sunrise & Sunset in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil experiences varying sunrise and sunset times throughout the year due to its geographic location at approximately 22.9°S latitude and 43.2°W longitude.
The data shown includes sunrise time (when the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon), sunset time (when the upper edge disappears), golden hour times (ideal for photography), and blue hour times (when the sky takes on a deep blue hue).
Planning Your Day
- Photographers: Arrive 30 minutes before golden hour for the best lighting conditions
- Morning exercisers: Check civil twilight time for safe outdoor activity before sunrise
- Stargazers: Wait until after nautical twilight (about 1 hour after sunset) for better visibility
- Travelers: Account for jet lag - sunrise times help reset your circadian rhythm