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Sun Times in Matinhas
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Matinhas?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Matinhas (America/Fortaleza). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Matinhas?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Matinhas (America/Fortaleza). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Matinhas?
Golden hour times for Matinhas are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Matinhas?
The day length for Matinhas is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Matinhas?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Matinhas is shown in the times above (America/Fortaleza). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Matinhas?
Sunset and dusk times for Matinhas are displayed above (America/Fortaleza). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Matinhas?
Twilight duration in Matinhas varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Matinhas?
The earliest sunrise in Matinhas in 2026 is at 4:54 AM on November 6 (America/Fortaleza). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Matinhas?
The latest sunset in Matinhas in 2026 is at 5:48 PM on January 20 (America/Fortaleza). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Matinhas?
After sunset in Matinhas, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Matinhas 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 Matinhas
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Matinhas on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:17 AM | 5:47 PM | 12h 29m |
| February | 5:27 AM | 5:46 PM | 12h 20m |
| March | 5:27 AM | 5:36 PM | 12h 09m |
| April | 5:24 AM | 5:21 PM | 11h 57m |
| May | 5:25 AM | 5:13 PM | 11h 47m |
| June | 5:32 AM | 5:14 PM | 11h 43m |
| July | 5:36 AM | 5:21 PM | 11h 45m |
| August | 5:31 AM | 5:23 PM | 11h 53m |
| September | 5:16 AM | 5:20 PM | 12h 04m |
| October | 5:01 AM | 5:16 PM | 12h 15m |
| November | 4:54 AM | 5:20 PM | 12h 26m |
| December | 5:02 AM | 5:34 PM | 12h 32m |