Sunrise & Sunset Times in Sao Paulo, BR
Today's exact sunrise, sunset, and daylight hours for Sao Paulo, Brazil. Plus solar noon, civil twilight, and golden hour times — calculated from Sao Paulo's coordinates (23.55° S, 46.63° W).
About sunrise and sunset in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo, BR sits at 23.55° S latitude in the subtropical zone. The longest day of the year here lasts about 13h 30m (around the summer solstice in December), while the shortest day shrinks to 10h 30m — a year-round swing of 2h 54m. Because Sao Paulo is in the eastern part of the Sao Paulo time zone, solar noon arrives roughly 187 minutes after clock noon.
Subtropical — distinct but mild seasonal swing. The sun rises roughly east, swinging southeast in summer and northeast in winter, and sets roughly west, swinging southwest in summer and northwest in winter. Civil twilight (the period when the sun is between 0° and 6° below the horizon) lasts approximately 30 minutes around the equinoxes — a noticeable extended dawn and dusk window.
Quick facts for Sao Paulo
Solar noon offset reflects Sao Paulo's position in its time zone — the further from the time zone's standard meridian, the further the actual midday drifts from 12:00 on the clock.
Sunrise & Sunset in Sao Paulo
Today's sunrise and sunset times in Sao Paulo, Brazil. See exact sunrise, sunset, and daylight hours for Sao Paulo. Updated daily.
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Sunrise and sunset FAQ for Sao Paulo
How accurate are the Sao Paulo sunrise and sunset times?
Times are calculated using NOAA-grade astronomical algorithms based on Sao Paulo's exact coordinates (-23.5505, -46.6333) and time zone (America/Sao_Paulo). Accuracy is typically within 1 minute. Local horizon obstructions (mountains, tall buildings) can shift the visible sunrise/sunset by a few minutes compared to the calculated value.
How long is the longest day of the year in Sao Paulo?
At Sao Paulo's latitude of 23.55° S, the longest day stretches to about 13h 30m on the December solstice. The shortest day, on the June solstice, is around 10h 30m — a year-round swing of roughly 2h 54m.
When is golden hour in Sao Paulo?
Golden hour in Sao Paulo occurs in the ~60-minute window after sunrise and before sunset, when the sun is low (typically below 6° elevation) and light is softer and warmer. Photographers favour this window for portraits and landscapes. The exact start/end depends on the season — golden hour is shorter near the equinoxes and longer in winter when the sun travels at a shallower angle.
Do Sao Paulo sunrise times change with daylight saving time?
Yes. All times shown here use Sao Paulo's local clock, which switches between standard time and daylight saving time on the dates set by US federal law (second Sunday in March, first Sunday in November). The actual position of the sun does not change — only the clock face does. See our Daylight Saving Time guide for the next change date.
In which direction does the sun rise and set in Sao Paulo?
In Sao Paulo, the sun rises in the east, swinging southeast in summer and northeast in winter, and sets in the west, swinging southwest in summer and northwest in winter. On the equinoxes (around 20 March and 22 September), the sun rises due east and sets due west. Between those dates, the sunrise/sunset points shift along the horizon as Earth's axial tilt changes the sun's declination.
What is solar noon, and when does it happen in Sao Paulo?
Solar noon is the moment the sun is at its highest point in the sky for the day. In Sao Paulo, solar noon arrives roughly 187 minutes after clock noon, because Sao Paulo sits in the eastern partof its time zone. The exact offset shifts a few minutes through the year due to Earth's elliptical orbit (the "equation of time").