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Sun Times in São Paulo do Potengi
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in São Paulo do Potengi?
Sunrise in São Paulo do Potengi on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 5:22 AM (America/Fortaleza). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in São Paulo do Potengi?
Sunset in São Paulo do Potengi on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 5:22 PM (America/Fortaleza). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in São Paulo do Potengi?
Morning golden hour in São Paulo do Potengi ends at 5:50 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:55 PM.
How long is the day in São Paulo do Potengi?
On Wednesday, September 2, 2026 in São Paulo do Potengi there are 12 hours and 0 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in São Paulo do Potengi?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in São Paulo do Potengi at 11:22 AM (America/Fortaleza). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in São Paulo do Potengi?
In São Paulo do Potengi, sunset is at 5:22 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 6:32 PM (America/Fortaleza). Civil twilight ends at 5:43 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in São Paulo do Potengi?
Twilight in São Paulo do Potengi 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 São Paulo do Potengi?
The earliest sunrise in São Paulo do Potengi in 2026 is at 4:56 AM on November 2 (America/Fortaleza). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in São Paulo do Potengi?
The latest sunset in São Paulo do Potengi in 2026 is at 5:47 PM on January 25 (America/Fortaleza). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in São Paulo do Potengi?
After sunset at 5:22 PM in São Paulo do Potengi, civil twilight ends at 5:43 PM — about 21 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 6:32 PM (America/Fortaleza).
What these times mean
Solar times in São Paulo do Potengi 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 São Paulo do Potengi
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in São Paulo do Potengi on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:19 AM | 5:45 PM | 12h 26m |
| February | 5:28 AM | 5:45 PM | 12h 17m |
| March | 5:27 AM | 5:35 PM | 12h 08m |
| April | 5:23 AM | 5:22 PM | 11h 58m |
| May | 5:23 AM | 5:14 PM | 11h 51m |
| June | 5:30 AM | 5:17 PM | 11h 47m |
| July | 5:34 AM | 5:23 PM | 11h 49m |
| August | 5:30 AM | 5:25 PM | 11h 55m |
| September | 5:16 AM | 5:20 PM | 12h 04m |
| October | 5:01 AM | 5:15 PM | 12h 14m |
| November | 4:56 AM | 5:19 PM | 12h 23m |
| December | 5:04 AM | 5:32 PM | 12h 28m |