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Sun Times in Fogo Island
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Fogo Island?
Sunrise in Fogo Island on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 6:16 AM (America/St_Johns). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Fogo Island?
Sunset in Fogo Island on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 7:58 PM (America/St_Johns). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Fogo Island?
Morning golden hour in Fogo Island ends at 6:59 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:15 PM.
How long is the day in Fogo Island?
On Friday, August 28, 2026 in Fogo Island there are 13 hours and 42 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Fogo Island?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Fogo Island at 1:07 PM (America/St_Johns). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Fogo Island?
In Fogo Island, sunset is at 7:58 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:59 PM (America/St_Johns). Civil twilight ends at 8:32 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Fogo Island?
Twilight in Fogo Island lasts approximately 121 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 Fogo Island?
The earliest sunrise in Fogo Island in 2026 is at 4:58 AM on June 11 (America/St_Johns). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Fogo Island?
The latest sunset in Fogo Island in 2026 is at 9:18 PM on June 20 (America/St_Johns). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Fogo Island?
After sunset at 7:58 PM in Fogo Island, civil twilight ends at 8:32 PM — about 34 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:59 PM (America/St_Johns).
What these times mean
Solar times in Fogo Island 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 Fogo Island
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Fogo Island on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:58 AM | 4:34 PM | 8h 37m |
| February | 7:16 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 09m |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:11 PM | 11h 52m |
| April | 6:14 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 46m |
| May | 5:21 AM | 8:45 PM | 15h 23m |
| June | 4:58 AM | 9:16 PM | 16h 18m |
| July | 5:15 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 54m |
| August | 5:57 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 27m |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 37m |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 47m |
| November | 7:18 AM | 4:23 PM | 9h 05m |
| December | 7:57 AM | 4:06 PM | 8h 09m |