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Sun Times in Santa Maria do Salto
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Santa Maria do Salto?
Sunrise in Santa Maria do Salto on Thursday, September 17, 2026 is at 5:34 AM (America/Sao_Paulo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Santa Maria do Salto?
Sunset in Santa Maria do Salto on Thursday, September 17, 2026 is at 5:36 PM (America/Sao_Paulo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Santa Maria do Salto?
Morning golden hour in Santa Maria do Salto ends at 6:02 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:07 PM.
How long is the day in Santa Maria do Salto?
On Thursday, September 17, 2026 in Santa Maria do Salto there are 12 hours and 1 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Santa Maria do Salto?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Santa Maria do Salto at 11:35 AM (America/Sao_Paulo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Santa Maria do Salto?
In Santa Maria do Salto, sunset is at 5:36 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 6:47 PM (America/Sao_Paulo). Civil twilight ends at 5:57 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Santa Maria do Salto?
Twilight in Santa Maria do Salto lasts approximately 72 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 Maria do Salto?
The earliest sunrise in Santa Maria do Salto in 2026 is at 4:58 AM on November 16 (America/Sao_Paulo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Santa Maria do Salto?
The latest sunset in Santa Maria do Salto in 2026 is at 6:19 PM on January 11 (America/Sao_Paulo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Santa Maria do Salto?
After sunset at 5:36 PM in Santa Maria do Salto, civil twilight ends at 5:57 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 6:47 PM (America/Sao_Paulo).
What these times mean
Solar times in Santa Maria do Salto 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 Maria do Salto
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Santa Maria do Salto on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:20 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 59m |
| February | 5:36 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 37m |
| March | 5:43 AM | 5:55 PM | 12h 11m |
| April | 5:48 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 44m |
| May | 5:56 AM | 5:17 PM | 11h 21m |
| June | 6:06 AM | 5:16 PM | 11h 10m |
| July | 6:09 AM | 5:24 PM | 11h 15m |
| August | 5:58 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 34m |
| September | 5:35 AM | 5:35 PM | 12h 00m |
| October | 5:12 AM | 5:40 PM | 12h 27m |
| November | 4:59 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 52m |
| December | 5:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 13h 06m |