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Sun Times in Santos
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Santos?
Sunrise in Santos on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 6:20 AM (America/Sao_Paulo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Santos?
Sunset in Santos on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 5:53 PM (America/Sao_Paulo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Santos?
Morning golden hour in Santos ends at 6:50 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:22 PM.
How long is the day in Santos?
On Friday, August 28, 2026 in Santos there are 11 hours and 32 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Santos?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Santos at 12:06 PM (America/Sao_Paulo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Santos?
In Santos, sunset is at 5:53 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:08 PM (America/Sao_Paulo). Civil twilight ends at 6:16 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Santos?
Twilight in Santos lasts approximately 76 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 Santos?
The earliest sunrise in Santos in 2026 is at 5:09 AM on November 22 (America/Sao_Paulo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Santos?
The latest sunset in Santos in 2026 is at 6:58 PM on January 10 (America/Sao_Paulo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Santos?
After sunset at 5:53 PM in Santos, civil twilight ends at 6:16 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:08 PM (America/Sao_Paulo).
What these times mean
Solar times in Santos 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 Santos
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Santos on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:31 AM | 6:58 PM | 13h 27m |
| February | 5:52 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 53m |
| March | 6:06 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 14m |
| April | 6:19 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 32m |
| May | 6:32 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 58m |
| June | 6:45 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 40m |
| July | 6:47 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 48m |
| August | 6:31 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 17m |
| September | 6:02 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 57m |
| October | 5:32 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 38m |
| November | 5:11 AM | 6:28 PM | 13h 17m |
| December | 5:12 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 37m |