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Sun Times in Ponta do Sol
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ponta do Sol?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Ponta do Sol (Atlantic/Madeira). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ponta do Sol?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Ponta do Sol (Atlantic/Madeira). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ponta do Sol?
Golden hour times for Ponta do Sol 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 Ponta do Sol?
The day length for Ponta do Sol is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ponta do Sol?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Ponta do Sol is shown in the times above (Atlantic/Madeira). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Ponta do Sol?
Sunset and dusk times for Ponta do Sol are displayed above (Atlantic/Madeira). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Ponta do Sol?
Twilight duration in Ponta do Sol 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 Ponta do Sol?
The earliest sunrise in Ponta do Sol in 2026 is at 7:00 AM on June 4 (Atlantic/Madeira). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Ponta do Sol?
The latest sunset in Ponta do Sol in 2026 is at 9:20 PM on June 25 (Atlantic/Madeira). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Ponta do Sol?
After sunset in Ponta do Sol, 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 Ponta do Sol 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 Ponta do Sol
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Ponta do Sol on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:10 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 14m |
| February | 7:51 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 02m |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 7:39 AM | 8:38 PM | 12h 59m |
| May | 7:09 AM | 9:00 PM | 13h 50m |
| June | 7:00 AM | 9:17 PM | 14h 18m |
| July | 7:11 AM | 9:17 PM | 14h 06m |
| August | 7:31 AM | 8:53 PM | 13h 21m |
| September | 7:52 AM | 8:14 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 8:12 AM | 7:35 PM | 11h 23m |
| November | 7:38 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 29m |
| December | 8:03 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 01m |