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What time is sunrise and sunset in Fortaleza?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Fortaleza, Ceará. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
5:10 AM
106° ESEDawn 4:48 AM

Sunrise in Fortaleza will be at 5:10:10 AM GMT-3 (in 3h 26m).

Sunset
5:25 PM
254° WSWDusk 5:46 PM

Sunset in Fortaleza will be at 5:25:22 PM GMT-3 (in 15h 41m).

Now
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Night now · First light at 3:58 AM

Golden hour and blue hour in Fortaleza
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour4:56 – 5:38 AM4:56 – 5:38 PM
Blue hour4:48 – 4:56 AM5:38 – 5:46 PM
Daylight
12h 15m
+12s vs. yesterday
Darkness
9h 21m
Solar noon
11:17 AM
Sun altitude
48.5° below
Sun direction
119° ESE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
5:10 AM
106° ESEDawn 4:48 AM

Sunrise in Fortaleza will be at 5:10:06 AM GMT-3 (in 27h 26m).

Sunset
5:25 PM
254° WSWDusk 5:47 PM

Sunset in Fortaleza will be at 5:25:29 PM GMT-3 (in 39h 41m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Fortaleza

Waning Crescent
22% illuminated
Moonrise
1:31 AM
Moonset
1:50 PM

Calendar

Brasilia Standard Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun5:10 AM5:25 PM12h 14m
2 Mon5:10 AM5:25 PM12h 14m
3 Tue5:10 AM5:25 PM12h 15m
4 Wed5:10 AM5:25 PM12h 15m
Wednesday, November 4
12h 15m 12s of daylight·+12s vs. yesterday·twilight 4:48 AM – 5:46 PM
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Time
1:45 AM
Altitude
-48.4°
Heading
119° ESE
Light
Night

1:45 AM, Night, altitude -48.4 degrees

5 Thu5:10 AM5:25 PM12h 15m
6 Fri5:10 AM5:25 PM12h 15m
7 Sat5:10 AM5:25 PM12h 15m
8 Sun5:09 AM5:25 PM12h 15m
9 Mon5:09 AM5:26 PM12h 16m
10 Tue5:09 AM5:26 PM12h 16m
11 Wed5:10 AM5:26 PM12h 16m
12 Thu5:10 AM5:26 PM12h 16m
13 Fri5:10 AM5:26 PM12h 16m
14 Sat5:10 AM5:27 PM12h 16m
15 Sun5:10 AM5:27 PM12h 17m
16 Mon5:10 AM5:27 PM12h 17m
17 Tue5:10 AM5:27 PM12h 17m
18 Wed5:10 AM5:28 PM12h 17m
19 Thu5:10 AM5:28 PM12h 17m
20 Fri5:10 AM5:28 PM12h 17m
21 Sat5:11 AM5:29 PM12h 18m
22 Sun5:11 AM5:29 PM12h 18m
23 Mon5:11 AM5:29 PM12h 18m
24 Tue5:11 AM5:30 PM12h 18m
25 Wed5:11 AM5:30 PM12h 18m
26 Thu5:12 AM5:30 PM12h 18m
27 Fri5:12 AM5:31 PM12h 18m
28 Sat5:12 AM5:31 PM12h 19m
29 Sun5:12 AM5:32 PM12h 19m
30 Mon5:13 AM5:32 PM12h 19m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Fortaleza from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Fortaleza, Brazil

What time does the sun rise in Fortaleza today?
Sunrise in Fortaleza today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 5:10 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Fortaleza today?
Sunset today is at 5:25 PM, after 12h 15m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Fortaleza tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 5:46 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:37 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Fortaleza, Brazil?
The longest day of 2026 in Fortaleza is Monday, December 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 12h 20m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Fortaleza, Brazil?
The shortest day of 2026 in Fortaleza, Ceará is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 11h 54m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Fortaleza get in summer than in winter?
Fortaleza gets 0h 25m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 20m against 11h 54m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Fortaleza?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Fortaleza is on Monday, November 9, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:09 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Fortaleza?
The latest sunset is on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:55 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Fortaleza?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Monday, October 26, 2026, with the sun down by 5:24 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Fortaleza?
The latest sunrise is on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 5:42 AM.
Does Fortaleza observe daylight saving time?
No. Fortaleza stays on Brasilia Standard Time (UTC-3) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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