Sunrise and Sunset times in Fortaleza, Brazil

Fortaleza Brazil Daily sun schedule, day length and annual chart
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Sunrise
Today sunrise
05:32:57
Sunset
Today sunset
17:33:53
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Day length
12h 0m 56s
City
Fortaleza
Region / Country
Ceará, Brazil
Time zone
America/Fortaleza, UTC -3 h.
Population
3 602 320 people
Latitude
-3.75
Longitude
-38.58

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Date Sunrise Solar Noon Sunset Day length
2026-Apr-01, Wednesday 05:35:57 11:38:08 17:40:19 12h 4m 22s
2026-Apr-02, Thursday 05:35:45 11:37:51 17:39:56 12h 4m 11s
2026-Apr-03, Friday 05:35:34 11:37:33 17:39:32 12h 3m 58s
2026-Apr-04, Saturday 05:35:22 11:37:16 17:39:09 12h 3m 47s
2026-Apr-05, Sunday 05:35:11 11:36:58 17:38:46 12h 3m 35s
2026-Apr-06, Monday 05:35:00 11:36:41 17:38:23 12h 3m 23s
2026-Apr-07, Tuesday 05:34:49 11:36:24 17:38:00 12h 3m 11s
2026-Apr-08, Wednesday 05:34:38 11:36:08 17:37:37 12h 2m 59s
2026-Apr-09, Thursday 05:34:28 11:35:51 17:37:15 12h 2m 47s
2026-Apr-10, Friday 05:34:17 11:35:35 17:36:53 12h 2m 36s
2026-Apr-11, Saturday 05:34:07 11:35:19 17:36:32 12h 2m 25s
2026-Apr-12, Sunday 05:33:57 11:35:04 17:36:11 12h 2m 14s
2026-Apr-13, Monday 05:33:48 11:34:49 17:35:50 12h 2m 2s
2026-Apr-14, Tuesday 05:33:38 11:34:34 17:35:29 12h 1m 51s
2026-Apr-15, Wednesday 05:33:29 11:34:19 17:35:09 12h 1m 40s
2026-Apr-16, Thursday 05:33:21 11:34:05 17:34:49 12h 1m 28s
2026-Apr-17, Friday 05:33:13 11:33:51 17:34:30 12h 1m 17s
2026-Apr-18, Saturday 05:33:05 11:33:38 17:34:11 12h 1m 6s
2026-Apr-19, Sunday 05:32:57 11:33:25 17:33:53 12h 0m 56s
2026-Apr-20, Monday 05:32:50 11:33:12 17:33:35 12h 0m 45s
2026-Apr-21, Tuesday 05:32:43 11:33:00 17:33:17 12h 0m 34s
2026-Apr-22, Wednesday 05:32:36 11:32:48 17:33:00 12h 0m 24s
2026-Apr-23, Thursday 05:32:30 11:32:37 17:32:44 12h 0m 14s
2026-Apr-24, Friday 05:32:25 11:32:26 17:32:27 12h 0m 2s
2026-Apr-25, Saturday 05:32:20 11:32:16 17:32:12 11h 59m 52s
2026-Apr-26, Sunday 05:32:15 11:32:06 17:31:57 11h 59m 42s
2026-Apr-27, Monday 05:32:10 11:31:57 17:31:43 11h 59m 33s
2026-Apr-28, Tuesday 05:32:07 11:31:48 17:31:29 11h 59m 22s
2026-Apr-29, Wednesday 05:32:03 11:31:39 17:31:15 11h 59m 12s
2026-Apr-30, Thursday 05:32:00 11:31:32 17:31:03 11h 59m 3s

Day length in Fortaleza during the year on the chart

Fortaleza on Brazil map

Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered

Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.

Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).

Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).

Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.

Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.

Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).

Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.

The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:

  • Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
  • Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur

Miami's lower latitude means:

  • Winter days are longer than NY's
  • Summer days are slightly shorter

During equinoxes:

  • Spring: March 20-21
  • Fall: September 22-23

Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.

Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.

Reliable tools:

  • Timeanddate.com
  • SunCalc.org
  • Photographer's Ephemeris app

Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:

  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Vitamin D deficiency

Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks