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Sun Times in Cabo Frio
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cabo Frio?
Sunrise in Cabo Frio on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 is at 6:04 AM (America/Sao_Paulo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Cabo Frio?
Sunset in Cabo Frio on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 is at 5:35 PM (America/Sao_Paulo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Cabo Frio?
Morning golden hour in Cabo Frio ends at 6:35 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:05 PM.
How long is the day in Cabo Frio?
On Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in Cabo Frio there are 11 hours and 30 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Cabo Frio?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Cabo Frio at 11:50 AM (America/Sao_Paulo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Cabo Frio?
In Cabo Frio, sunset is at 5:35 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 6:51 PM (America/Sao_Paulo). Civil twilight ends at 5:58 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Cabo Frio?
Twilight in Cabo Frio lasts approximately 75 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Cabo Frio?
The earliest sunrise in Cabo Frio in 2026 is at 4:54 AM on November 20 (America/Sao_Paulo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Cabo Frio?
The latest sunset in Cabo Frio in 2026 is at 6:38 PM on January 6 (America/Sao_Paulo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Cabo Frio?
After sunset at 5:35 PM in Cabo Frio, civil twilight ends at 5:58 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 6:51 PM (America/Sao_Paulo).
What these times mean
Solar times in Cabo Frio shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Cabo Frio
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Cabo Frio on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:16 AM | 6:38 PM | 13h 23m |
| February | 5:36 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 50m |
| March | 5:49 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 14m |
| April | 6:01 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 33m |
| May | 6:13 AM | 5:14 PM | 11h 01m |
| June | 6:26 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 44m |
| July | 6:28 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 52m |
| August | 6:13 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 19m |
| September | 5:44 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 57m |
| October | 5:15 AM | 5:52 PM | 12h 37m |
| November | 4:56 AM | 6:09 PM | 13h 13m |
| December | 4:57 AM | 6:29 PM | 13h 32m |