Sunrise and Sunset times in Fortaleza, Brazil 
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:35:52
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 Sunset: 17:54:15
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Day Length: 12h 18m 23s
Time zone: America/Fortaleza, UTC -3 h.
Latitude: -3.75, Longitude: -38.58
Fortaleza
Ceará, Brazil 
3 602 320 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Jan-01, Thursday | 05:27:51 | 11:37:56 | 17:48:01 | 12h 20m 10s |
| 2026-Jan-02, Friday | 05:28:20 | 11:38:24 | 17:48:27 | 12h 20m 7s |
| 2026-Jan-03, Saturday | 05:28:50 | 11:38:52 | 17:48:53 | 12h 20m 3s |
| 2026-Jan-04, Sunday | 05:29:19 | 11:39:19 | 17:49:18 | 12h 19m 59s |
| 2026-Jan-05, Monday | 05:29:49 | 11:39:46 | 17:49:43 | 12h 19m 54s |
| 2026-Jan-06, Tuesday | 05:30:17 | 11:40:12 | 17:50:07 | 12h 19m 50s |
| 2026-Jan-07, Wednesday | 05:30:46 | 11:40:38 | 17:50:30 | 12h 19m 44s |
| 2026-Jan-08, Thursday | 05:31:14 | 11:41:03 | 17:50:53 | 12h 19m 39s |
| 2026-Jan-09, Friday | 05:31:42 | 11:41:28 | 17:51:15 | 12h 19m 33s |
| 2026-Jan-10, Saturday | 05:32:09 | 11:41:53 | 17:51:37 | 12h 19m 28s |
| 2026-Jan-11, Sunday | 05:32:36 | 11:42:16 | 17:51:57 | 12h 19m 21s |
| 2026-Jan-12, Monday | 05:33:02 | 11:42:40 | 17:52:17 | 12h 19m 15s |
| 2026-Jan-13, Tuesday | 05:33:28 | 11:43:02 | 17:52:36 | 12h 19m 8s |
| 2026-Jan-14, Wednesday | 05:33:53 | 11:43:24 | 17:52:55 | 12h 19m 2s |
| 2026-Jan-15, Thursday | 05:34:18 | 11:43:45 | 17:53:12 | 12h 18m 54s |
| 2026-Jan-16, Friday | 05:34:43 | 11:44:06 | 17:53:29 | 12h 18m 46s |
| 2026-Jan-17, Saturday | 05:35:06 | 11:44:26 | 17:53:45 | 12h 18m 39s |
| 2026-Jan-18, Sunday | 05:35:29 | 11:44:45 | 17:54:01 | 12h 18m 32s |
| 2026-Jan-19, Monday | 05:35:52 | 11:45:04 | 17:54:15 | 12h 18m 23s |
| 2026-Jan-20, Tuesday | 05:36:14 | 11:45:21 | 17:54:29 | 12h 18m 15s |
| 2026-Jan-21, Wednesday | 05:36:35 | 11:45:38 | 17:54:41 | 12h 18m 6s |
| 2026-Jan-22, Thursday | 05:36:56 | 11:45:54 | 17:54:53 | 12h 17m 57s |
| 2026-Jan-23, Friday | 05:37:16 | 11:46:10 | 17:55:04 | 12h 17m 48s |
| 2026-Jan-24, Saturday | 05:37:35 | 11:46:24 | 17:55:14 | 12h 17m 39s |
| 2026-Jan-25, Sunday | 05:37:53 | 11:46:38 | 17:55:23 | 12h 17m 30s |
| 2026-Jan-26, Monday | 05:38:11 | 11:46:51 | 17:55:32 | 12h 17m 21s |
| 2026-Jan-27, Tuesday | 05:38:28 | 11:47:04 | 17:55:39 | 12h 17m 11s |
| 2026-Jan-28, Wednesday | 05:38:45 | 11:47:15 | 17:55:46 | 12h 17m 1s |
| 2026-Jan-29, Thursday | 05:39:00 | 11:47:26 | 17:55:51 | 12h 16m 51s |
| 2026-Jan-30, Friday | 05:39:15 | 11:47:36 | 17:55:56 | 12h 16m 41s |
| 2026-Jan-31, Saturday | 05:39:29 | 11:47:45 | 17:56:00 | 12h 16m 31s |
Day length in Fortaleza during the year on the chart:
Fortaleza on Brazil map:
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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