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

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Sunrise

5:14 AM

98° EDawn 4:53 AM

Sunrise in Fortaleza was at 5:14:04 AM GMT-3 (18h 39m ago).

Sunset

5:26 PM

262° WDusk 5:47 PM

Sunset in Fortaleza was at 5:26:18 PM GMT-3 (6h 27m ago).

Now

5:14a5:26p

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Night now

Daylight: 12h 12m
Darkness: 9h 29m
Solar noon: 11:20 AM
Sun altitude: 74.8° below
Sun direction: 146° SE

How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Sunrise

5:13 AM

99° EDawn 4:52 AM

Sunrise in Fortaleza will be at 5:13:44 AM GMT-3 (in 5h 20m).

Sunset

5:26 PM

261° WDusk 5:47 PM

Sunset in Fortaleza will be at 5:26:10 PM GMT-3 (in 17h 33m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Fortaleza

Waxing Crescent

15% illuminated

Moonrise: 8:03 AM
Moonset: 8:44 PM

Calendar

Brasilia Standard Time · select a day to expand

	Date	Dawn	Sunrise	Solar noon	Sunset	Dusk	Length
	1 Thu	4:58 AM	5:19 AM	11:23 AM	5:28 PM	5:49 PM	12h 09m 30s
	2 Fri	4:57 AM	5:18 AM	11:23 AM	5:28 PM	5:49 PM	12h 09m 42s
	3 Sat	4:57 AM	5:18 AM	11:23 AM	5:28 PM	5:48 PM	12h 09m 55s
	4 Sun	4:57 AM	5:17 AM	11:22 AM	5:27 PM	5:48 PM	12h 10m 07s
	5 Mon	4:56 AM	5:17 AM	11:22 AM	5:27 PM	5:48 PM	12h 10m 20s
	6 Tue	4:56 AM	5:17 AM	11:22 AM	5:27 PM	5:48 PM	12h 10m 33s
	7 Wed	4:55 AM	5:16 AM	11:21 AM	5:27 PM	5:48 PM	12h 10m 45s
	8 Thu	4:55 AM	5:16 AM	11:21 AM	5:27 PM	5:48 PM	12h 10m 58s
	9 Fri	4:55 AM	5:15 AM	11:21 AM	5:27 PM	5:47 PM	12h 11m 10s
	10 Sat	4:54 AM	5:15 AM	11:21 AM	5:26 PM	5:47 PM	12h 11m 23s
	11 Sun	4:54 AM	5:15 AM	11:20 AM	5:26 PM	5:47 PM	12h 11m 35s
	12 Mon	4:53 AM	5:14 AM	11:20 AM	5:26 PM	5:47 PM	12h 11m 48s
	13 Tue	4:53 AM	5:14 AM	11:20 AM	5:26 PM	5:47 PM	12h 12m 01s
	14 Wed	4:53 AM	5:14 AM	11:20 AM	5:26 PM	5:47 PM	12h 12m 13s
Wednesday, October 14 12h 12m 13s of daylight·+12s vs. yesterday·twilight 4:53 AM – 5:47 PM Time 11:53 PM Altitude -74.8° Heading 146° SE Light Night 11:53 PM, Night, altitude -74.8 degrees
	15 Thu	4:52 AM	5:13 AM	11:19 AM	5:26 PM	5:47 PM	12h 12m 26s
	16 Fri	4:52 AM	5:13 AM	11:19 AM	5:26 PM	5:47 PM	12h 12m 38s
	17 Sat	4:52 AM	5:13 AM	11:19 AM	5:25 PM	5:46 PM	12h 12m 51s
	18 Sun	4:51 AM	5:12 AM	11:19 AM	5:25 PM	5:46 PM	12h 13m 03s
	19 Mon	4:51 AM	5:12 AM	11:19 AM	5:25 PM	5:46 PM	12h 13m 16s
	20 Tue	4:51 AM	5:12 AM	11:18 AM	5:25 PM	5:46 PM	12h 13m 28s
	21 Wed	4:50 AM	5:11 AM	11:18 AM	5:25 PM	5:46 PM	12h 13m 40s
	22 Thu	4:50 AM	5:11 AM	11:18 AM	5:25 PM	5:46 PM	12h 13m 53s
	23 Fri	4:50 AM	5:11 AM	11:18 AM	5:25 PM	5:46 PM	12h 14m 05s
	24 Sat	4:50 AM	5:11 AM	11:18 AM	5:25 PM	5:46 PM	12h 14m 17s
	25 Sun	4:49 AM	5:11 AM	11:18 AM	5:25 PM	5:46 PM	12h 14m 30s
	26 Mon	4:49 AM	5:10 AM	11:18 AM	5:25 PM	5:46 PM	12h 14m 42s
	27 Tue	4:49 AM	5:10 AM	11:18 AM	5:25 PM	5:46 PM	12h 14m 54s
	28 Wed	4:49 AM	5:10 AM	11:17 AM	5:25 PM	5:46 PM	12h 15m 06s
	29 Thu	4:48 AM	5:10 AM	11:17 AM	5:25 PM	5:46 PM	12h 15m 18s
	30 Fri	4:48 AM	5:10 AM	11:17 AM	5:25 PM	5:46 PM	12h 15m 30s
	31 Sat	4:48 AM	5:09 AM	11:17 AM	5:25 PM	5:47 PM	12h 15m 42s

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Fortaleza from Flickr.

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, October 14, 2026) is at 5:14 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Fortaleza today?: Sunset today is at 5:26 PM, after 12h 12m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Fortaleza tonight?: Civil twilight ends at 5:47 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:36 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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