Sun Times in Recife
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Recife?
Sunrise in Recife on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 5:22 AM (America/Recife). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Recife?
Sunset in Recife on Saturday, August 29, 2026 is at 5:18 PM (America/Recife). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Recife?
Morning golden hour in Recife ends at 5:50 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:50 PM.
How long is the day in Recife?
On Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Recife there are 11 hours and 56 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Recife?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Recife at 11:20 AM (America/Recife). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Recife?
In Recife, sunset is at 5:18 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 6:28 PM (America/Recife). Civil twilight ends at 5:39 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Recife?
Twilight in Recife lasts approximately 70 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 Recife?
The earliest sunrise in Recife in 2026 is at 4:49 AM on November 9 (America/Recife). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Recife?
The latest sunset in Recife in 2026 is at 5:46 PM on January 20 (America/Recife). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Recife?
After sunset at 5:18 PM in Recife, civil twilight ends at 5:39 PM — about 21 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 6:28 PM (America/Recife).
What these times mean
Solar times in Recife 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 Recife
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Recife on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:12 AM | 5:45 PM | 12h 32m |
| February | 5:22 AM | 5:44 PM | 12h 21m |
| March | 5:23 AM | 5:32 PM | 12h 09m |
| April | 5:21 AM | 5:17 PM | 11h 55m |
| May | 5:23 AM | 5:08 PM | 11h 45m |
| June | 5:30 AM | 5:09 PM | 11h 39m |
| July | 5:34 AM | 5:16 PM | 11h 42m |
| August | 5:28 AM | 5:19 PM | 11h 51m |
| September | 5:13 AM | 5:16 PM | 12h 03m |
| October | 4:57 AM | 5:13 PM | 12h 17m |
| November | 4:49 AM | 5:18 PM | 12h 29m |
| December | 4:56 AM | 5:32 PM | 12h 36m |
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