Sunrise and Sunset in São Paulo Today
In São Paulo, Brazil, the sun rises today on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 05:15 and sets at 18:26. The day length is 13h 11m. Solar noon is reached at 11:50.
São Paulo: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in São Paulo at 11:50 – 10 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on November 29 at 05:11, the latest on July 3 at 06:49.
The sun sets earliest on June 7 at 17:27 and latest on January 13 at 18:58.
The longest day of the year has 2 h 54 min more daylight than the shortest.
São Paulo through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 05:33 | 18:58 | 13 h 25 min | west-southwest 247° |
| Feb | 05:54 | 18:46 | 12 h 52 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 06:08 | 18:22 | 12 h 14 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:20 | 17:52 | 11 h 32 min | west 281° |
| May | 06:33 | 17:32 | 10 h 59 min | west-northwest 290° |
| Jun | 06:46 | 17:27 | 10 h 41 min | west-northwest 295° |
| Jul | 06:48 | 17:37 | 10 h 49 min | west-northwest 293° |
| Aug | 06:32 | 17:50 | 11 h 18 min | west-northwest 285° |
| Sep | 06:03 | 18:00 | 11 h 57 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 05:33 | 18:11 | 12 h 38 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 05:13 | 18:28 | 13 h 15 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Dec | 05:14 | 18:49 | 13 h 35 min | west-southwest 244° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (295°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 51° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in São Paulo
Morning: 05:00–05:46 · Evening: 17:54–18:40
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In São Paulo, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:00 to 05:46. The evening golden hour extends from 17:54 to 18:40. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in São Paulo
Morning: 04:51–05:00 · Evening: 18:40–18:50
The Blue Hour in São Paulo offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 04:51 to 05:00, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:40 to 18:50, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About São Paulo
São Paulo is located at a latitude of -23.55° and a longitude of -46.63°. The city is in the America/Sao_Paulo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in São Paulo vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in São Paulo
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in São Paulo. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to São Paulo, with up to 13h 35m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in São Paulo sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in São Paulo brings the shortest days with only 10h 41m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
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Questions about the sun in São Paulo
When does the sun rise in São Paulo today?
Today the sun rises in São Paulo at 05:15 and sets at 18:26.
How long is the day in São Paulo today?
The day lasts 13h 11m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in São Paulo today?
In the morning from 05:00–05:46, in the evening from 17:54–18:40.
When is the longest day in São Paulo?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 35m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 41m.
When does it get dark in São Paulo today?
It is dark from 18:50, fully dark from 19:48.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of São Paulo. All times are in local time. How it is calculated