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Sun Times in Santa Catarina
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Santa Catarina?
Sunrise in Santa Catarina on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:18 AM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Santa Catarina?
Sunset in Santa Catarina on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 7:06 PM (America/Mexico_City). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Santa Catarina?
Morning golden hour in Santa Catarina ends at 6:48 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:36 PM.
How long is the day in Santa Catarina?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Santa Catarina there are 12 hours and 48 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Santa Catarina?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Santa Catarina at 12:42 PM (America/Mexico_City). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Santa Catarina?
In Santa Catarina, sunset is at 7:06 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:23 PM (America/Mexico_City). Civil twilight ends at 7:29 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Santa Catarina?
Twilight in Santa Catarina lasts approximately 77 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 Santa Catarina?
The earliest sunrise in Santa Catarina in 2026 is at 5:58 AM on June 4 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Santa Catarina?
The latest sunset in Santa Catarina in 2026 is at 7:20 PM on June 28 (America/Mexico_City). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Santa Catarina?
After sunset at 7:06 PM in Santa Catarina, civil twilight ends at 7:29 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:23 PM (America/Mexico_City).
What these times mean
Solar times in Santa Catarina 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 Santa Catarina
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Santa Catarina on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 06m |
| February | 7:06 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 31m |
| March | 6:46 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 6:20 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 35m |
| May | 6:02 AM | 7:06 PM | 13h 03m |
| June | 5:59 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 18m |
| July | 6:08 AM | 7:19 PM | 13h 11m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 47m |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 15m |
| October | 6:32 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 13m |
| December | 7:04 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 58m |