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Sun Times in Santana do Mundaú
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Santana do Mundaú?
Sunrise in Santana do Mundaú on Monday, August 31, 2026 is at 5:27 AM (America/Recife). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Santana do Mundaú?
Sunset in Santana do Mundaú on Monday, August 31, 2026 is at 5:23 PM (America/Recife). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Santana do Mundaú?
Morning golden hour in Santana do Mundaú ends at 5:55 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:55 PM.
How long is the day in Santana do Mundaú?
On Monday, August 31, 2026 in Santana do Mundaú there are 11 hours and 55 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Santana do Mundaú?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Santana do Mundaú at 11:25 AM (America/Recife). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Santana do Mundaú?
In Santana do Mundaú, sunset is at 5:23 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 6:33 PM (America/Recife). Civil twilight ends at 5:44 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Santana do Mundaú?
Twilight in Santana do Mundaú 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 Santana do Mundaú?
The earliest sunrise in Santana do Mundaú in 2026 is at 4:53 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 Santana do Mundaú?
The latest sunset in Santana do Mundaú in 2026 is at 5:53 PM on January 20 (America/Recife). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Santana do Mundaú?
After sunset at 5:23 PM in Santana do Mundaú, civil twilight ends at 5:44 PM — about 21 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 6:33 PM (America/Recife).
What these times mean
Solar times in Santana do Mundaú 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 Santana do Mundaú
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Santana do Mundaú on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:16 AM | 5:52 PM | 12h 36m |
| February | 5:27 AM | 5:50 PM | 12h 23m |
| March | 5:29 AM | 5:38 PM | 12h 09m |
| April | 5:27 AM | 5:21 PM | 11h 54m |
| May | 5:30 AM | 5:12 PM | 11h 42m |
| June | 5:37 AM | 5:13 PM | 11h 36m |
| July | 5:41 AM | 5:20 PM | 11h 38m |
| August | 5:35 AM | 5:23 PM | 11h 49m |
| September | 5:18 AM | 5:21 PM | 12h 03m |
| October | 5:01 AM | 5:19 PM | 12h 18m |
| November | 4:53 AM | 5:25 PM | 12h 32m |
| December | 5:00 AM | 5:39 PM | 12h 39m |