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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
5:43 AM
71° ENEDawn 5:21 AM

Sunrise in Fortaleza was at 5:43:30 AM GMT-3 (5 hours ago).

Sunset
5:40 PM
289° WNWDusk 6:02 PM

Sunset in Fortaleza will be at 5:40:11 PM GMT-3 (in 7 hours).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:11 PM

Daylight
11h 56m
Darkness
9h 37m
Solar noon
11:41 AM
Sun altitude
65.6°
Sun direction
20° NNE

Tomorrow

Sunrise
5:43 AM
71° ENEDawn 5:21 AM

Sunrise in Fortaleza will be at 5:43:26 AM GMT-3 (in 19 hours).

Sunset
5:40 PM
289° WNWDusk 6:02 PM

Sunset in Fortaleza will be at 5:40:15 PM GMT-3 (in 31 hours).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Fortaleza

Waxing Gibbous
96% illuminated
Moonrise
4:06 PM
Moonset
4:00 AM

Calendar

America/Fortaleza · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Wed5:41 am5:36 pm11:54:33
2 Thu5:42 am5:36 pm11:54:35
3 Fri5:42 am5:36 pm11:54:38
4 Sat5:42 am5:37 pm11:54:41
5 Sun5:42 am5:37 pm11:54:44
6 Mon5:42 am5:37 pm11:54:47
7 Tue5:42 am5:37 pm11:54:51
8 Wed5:42 am5:37 pm11:54:54
9 Thu5:42 am5:37 pm11:54:58
10 Fri5:43 am5:38 pm11:55:02
11 Sat5:43 am5:38 pm11:55:07
12 Sun5:43 am5:38 pm11:55:11
13 Mon5:43 am5:38 pm11:55:16
14 Tue5:43 am5:38 pm11:55:21
15 Wed5:43 am5:38 pm11:55:26
16 Thu5:43 am5:39 pm11:55:31
17 Fri5:43 am5:39 pm11:55:37
18 Sat5:43 am5:39 pm11:55:42
19 Sun5:43 am5:39 pm11:55:48
20 Mon5:43 am5:39 pm11:55:54
21 Tue5:43 am5:39 pm11:56:00
22 Wed5:43 am5:39 pm11:56:07
23 Thu5:43 am5:39 pm11:56:13
24 Fri5:43 am5:39 pm11:56:20
25 Sat5:43 am5:40 pm11:56:27
26 Sun5:43 am5:40 pm11:56:34
27 Mon5:43 am5:40 pm11:56:41
Monday, July 27
11:56:41 of daylight·+7s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:21 am – 6:02 pm
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Time
11:07 AM
Altitude
65.6°
Heading
20° NNE
Light
Daylight

11:07 AM, Daylight, altitude 65.6 degrees

28 Tue5:43 am5:40 pm11:56:49
29 Wed5:43 am5:40 pm11:56:56
30 Thu5:43 am5:40 pm11:57:04
31 Fri5:43 am5:40 pm11:57:12

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Fortaleza, Brazil

What time does the sun rise in Fortaleza today?
Sunrise in Fortaleza today (Monday, July 27, 2026) is at 5:43 AM. The sun comes up in the ENE.
What time does the sun set in Fortaleza today?
Sunset today is at 5:40 PM, after 11h 56m of daylight.
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.
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 Sunday, November 8, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:11 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Fortaleza?
The latest sunset is on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:57 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 5:26 PM.
When is the latest sunrise in Fortaleza?
The latest sunrise is on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 5:43 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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