Sunrise and Sunset times in Alcantara, Brazil 
Alcantara
Maranhão
Time zone: America/Fortaleza, UTC -3 h.
Latitude: -2.4048, Longitude: -44.4124
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Length of day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Jul-01, Tuesday | 06:02:02 | 12:01:37 | 18:01:12 | 11h 59m 10s |
| 2025-Jul-02, Wednesday | 06:02:13 | 12:01:48 | 18:01:24 | 11h 59m 11s |
| 2025-Jul-03, Thursday | 06:02:23 | 12:01:59 | 18:01:36 | 11h 59m 13s |
| 2025-Jul-04, Friday | 06:02:33 | 12:02:10 | 18:01:48 | 11h 59m 15s |
| 2025-Jul-05, Saturday | 06:02:42 | 12:02:20 | 18:01:59 | 11h 59m 17s |
| 2025-Jul-06, Sunday | 06:02:51 | 12:02:30 | 18:02:10 | 11h 59m 19s |
| 2025-Jul-07, Monday | 06:03:00 | 12:02:40 | 18:02:21 | 11h 59m 21s |
| 2025-Jul-08, Tuesday | 06:03:08 | 12:02:49 | 18:02:31 | 11h 59m 23s |
| 2025-Jul-09, Wednesday | 06:03:15 | 12:02:58 | 18:02:41 | 11h 59m 26s |
| 2025-Jul-10, Thursday | 06:03:22 | 12:03:07 | 18:02:51 | 11h 59m 29s |
| 2025-Jul-11, Friday | 06:03:29 | 12:03:15 | 18:03:00 | 11h 59m 31s |
| 2025-Jul-12, Saturday | 06:03:35 | 12:03:22 | 18:03:09 | 11h 59m 34s |
| 2025-Jul-13, Sunday | 06:03:41 | 12:03:29 | 18:03:18 | 11h 59m 37s |
| 2025-Jul-14, Monday | 06:03:46 | 12:03:36 | 18:03:26 | 11h 59m 40s |
| 2025-Jul-15, Tuesday | 06:03:50 | 12:03:42 | 18:03:33 | 11h 59m 43s |
| 2025-Jul-16, Wednesday | 06:03:54 | 12:03:47 | 18:03:41 | 11h 59m 47s |
| 2025-Jul-17, Thursday | 06:03:57 | 12:03:52 | 18:03:47 | 11h 59m 50s |
| 2025-Jul-18, Friday | 06:04:00 | 12:03:57 | 18:03:54 | 11h 59m 54s |
| 2025-Jul-19, Saturday | 06:04:02 | 12:04:01 | 18:03:59 | 11h 59m 57s |
| 2025-Jul-20, Sunday | 06:04:03 | 12:04:04 | 18:04:05 | 12h 0m 2s |
| 2025-Jul-21, Monday | 06:04:04 | 12:04:07 | 18:04:09 | 12h 0m 5s |
| 2025-Jul-22, Tuesday | 06:04:04 | 12:04:09 | 18:04:14 | 12h 0m 10s |
| 2025-Jul-23, Wednesday | 06:04:04 | 12:04:11 | 18:04:17 | 12h 0m 13s |
| 2025-Jul-24, Thursday | 06:04:03 | 12:04:12 | 18:04:21 | 12h 0m 18s |
| 2025-Jul-25, Friday | 06:04:01 | 12:04:12 | 18:04:23 | 12h 0m 22s |
| 2025-Jul-26, Saturday | 06:03:59 | 12:04:12 | 18:04:25 | 12h 0m 26s |
| 2025-Jul-27, Sunday | 06:03:56 | 12:04:11 | 18:04:27 | 12h 0m 31s |
| 2025-Jul-28, Monday | 06:03:52 | 12:04:10 | 18:04:28 | 12h 0m 36s |
| 2025-Jul-29, Tuesday | 06:03:48 | 12:04:08 | 18:04:28 | 12h 0m 40s |
| 2025-Jul-30, Wednesday | 06:03:43 | 12:04:06 | 18:04:28 | 12h 0m 45s |
| 2025-Jul-31, Thursday | 06:03:37 | 12:04:02 | 18:04:28 | 12h 0m 51s |
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Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
1. What are daylight hours?
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
2. Why are days shorter in winter and longer in summer?
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).
3. When is the longest day of the year?
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
4. When is the shortest day of the year?
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
5. How does latitude affect daylight hours?
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
6. Why do New York and Miami have different day lengths?
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
7. When are day and night equal?
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
How fast do days lengthen/shorten?
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
9. Where can I check daylight hours for my city?
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
10. Does daylight affect health?
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks