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Sun Times in Maracás
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Maracás?
Sunrise in Maracás on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 5:53 AM (America/Bahia). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Maracás?
Sunset in Maracás on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 5:36 PM (America/Bahia). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Maracás?
Morning golden hour in Maracás ends at 6:22 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:07 PM.
How long is the day in Maracás?
On Thursday, August 20, 2026 in Maracás there are 11 hours and 43 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Maracás?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Maracás at 11:45 AM (America/Bahia). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Maracás?
In Maracás, sunset is at 5:36 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 6:48 PM (America/Bahia). Civil twilight ends at 5:58 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Maracás?
Twilight in Maracás lasts approximately 72 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 Maracás?
The earliest sunrise in Maracás in 2026 is at 5:03 AM on November 21 (America/Bahia). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Maracás?
The latest sunset in Maracás in 2026 is at 6:16 PM on January 16 (America/Bahia). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Maracás?
After sunset at 5:36 PM in Maracás, civil twilight ends at 5:58 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 6:48 PM (America/Bahia).
What these times mean
Solar times in Maracás 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 Maracás
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Maracás on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:26 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 50m |
| February | 5:40 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 31m |
| March | 5:45 AM | 5:55 PM | 12h 10m |
| April | 5:47 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 48m |
| May | 5:53 AM | 5:22 PM | 11h 30m |
| June | 6:02 AM | 5:22 PM | 11h 20m |
| July | 6:05 AM | 5:29 PM | 11h 24m |
| August | 5:56 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 40m |
| September | 5:36 AM | 5:37 PM | 12h 01m |
| October | 5:15 AM | 5:39 PM | 12h 24m |
| November | 5:04 AM | 5:48 PM | 12h 44m |
| December | 5:09 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 55m |