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Sun Times in Castro Alves
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Castro Alves?
Sunrise in Castro Alves on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 is at 5:44 AM (America/Bahia). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Castro Alves?
Sunset in Castro Alves on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 is at 5:33 PM (America/Bahia). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Castro Alves?
Morning golden hour in Castro Alves ends at 6:13 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:05 PM.
How long is the day in Castro Alves?
On Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in Castro Alves there are 11 hours and 48 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Castro Alves?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Castro Alves at 11:39 AM (America/Bahia). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Castro Alves?
In Castro Alves, sunset is at 5:33 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 6:44 PM (America/Bahia). Civil twilight ends at 5:55 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Castro Alves?
Twilight in Castro Alves lasts approximately 71 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 Castro Alves?
The earliest sunrise in Castro Alves in 2026 is at 5:01 AM on November 10 (America/Bahia). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Castro Alves?
The latest sunset in Castro Alves in 2026 is at 6:11 PM on January 16 (America/Bahia). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Castro Alves?
After sunset at 5:33 PM in Castro Alves, civil twilight ends at 5:55 PM — about 21 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 6:44 PM (America/Bahia).
What these times mean
Solar times in Castro Alves 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 Castro Alves
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Castro Alves on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:23 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 48m |
| February | 5:36 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 30m |
| March | 5:41 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 10m |
| April | 5:43 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 49m |
| May | 5:48 AM | 5:19 PM | 11h 32m |
| June | 5:56 AM | 5:19 PM | 11h 23m |
| July | 6:00 AM | 5:27 PM | 11h 27m |
| August | 5:51 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 41m |
| September | 5:32 AM | 5:33 PM | 12h 01m |
| October | 5:12 AM | 5:34 PM | 12h 23m |
| November | 5:01 AM | 5:43 PM | 12h 42m |
| December | 5:06 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 53m |