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Sun Times in Portimão
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Portimão?
Sunrise in Portimão on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 7:00 AM (Europe/Lisbon). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Portimão?
Sunset in Portimão on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 8:10 PM (Europe/Lisbon). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Portimão?
Morning golden hour in Portimão ends at 7:35 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:35 PM.
How long is the day in Portimão?
On Thursday, August 27, 2026 in Portimão there are 13 hours and 9 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Portimão?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Portimão at 1:35 PM (Europe/Lisbon). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Portimão?
In Portimão, sunset is at 8:10 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:42 PM (Europe/Lisbon). Civil twilight ends at 8:36 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Portimão?
Twilight in Portimão lasts approximately 92 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 Portimão?
The earliest sunrise in Portimão in 2026 is at 6:13 AM on June 8 (Europe/Lisbon). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Portimão?
The latest sunset in Portimão in 2026 is at 8:58 PM on June 24 (Europe/Lisbon). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Portimão?
After sunset at 8:10 PM in Portimão, civil twilight ends at 8:36 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:42 PM (Europe/Lisbon).
What these times mean
Solar times in Portimão 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 Portimão
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Portimão on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:40 PM | 9h 54m |
| February | 7:23 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 51m |
| March | 6:45 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:59 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 09m |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 10m |
| June | 6:13 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 42m |
| July | 6:25 AM | 8:54 PM | 14h 28m |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 35m |
| September | 7:16 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 16m |
| November | 7:12 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 11m |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 38m |