When is golden hour in Rio de Janeiro today?

Evening golden hour in Rio de Janeiro starts at 17:17 and ends at sunset, 17:47. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise, 05:48, until 06:18 local time (America/Sao_Paulo).

How long does golden hour last in Rio de Janeiro?

Evening golden hour in Rio de Janeiro runs from 17:17 to 17:47, and morning golden hour from 05:48 to 06:18.

When is blue hour in Rio de Janeiro?

Morning blue hour in Rio de Janeiro begins at 04:59, before sunrise. Evening blue hour begins at 18:09, just after sunset.

What time is sunrise in Rio de Janeiro today?

Sunrise in Rio de Janeiro is at 05:48 local time (America/Sao_Paulo), rising toward 88° E.

What time is sunset in Rio de Janeiro today?

Sunset in Rio de Janeiro is at 17:47 local time (America/Sao_Paulo), setting toward 272° W.

How long is the day in Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro has 11h 59m of daylight today.

Solar almanac · 2026-09-16 · Brazil

Golden hour in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

22.9068° S
43.1729° W
America/Sao_Paulo

Times shown in local time for Rio de Janeiro (America/Sao_Paulo).

Golden hour & blue hour

Window	Starts	Ends
Blue hour (morning)	04:59	05:25
Golden hour (morning)	05:48	06:18
Golden hour (evening)	17:17	17:47
Blue hour (evening)	18:09	18:35

Field notes for photographers

Where to shoot golden hour in Rio de Janeiro

Rio’s granite peaks, Atlantic beaches and dense neighborhoods create dramatic elevation changes within a small area. Warm light can rake across mountains while bays and lagoons hold broad reflections.

01
Corcovado Viewpoint
Best for sunrise
Use the high viewpoint to separate Sugarloaf, bays and beach districts into distinct layers.
Sun rises
88° E
Sun sets
272° W
02
Sugarloaf Mountain
Best for sunset
Frame Guanabara Bay between the mountain slopes for depth and scale.
Sun rises
88° E
Sun sets
272° W
03
Mirante Dona Marta
Best for both
Use a medium lens for a tighter relationship between Sugarloaf and the city below.
Sun rises
88° E
Sun sets
272° W

Seasonal light. Southern summer brings longer days and later coastal light; winter shortens sessions slightly and often gives a lower, clearer sun path.

Today’s solar record

+2 min/day

Sunrise: 05:48
Sunset: 17:47
Solar noon: 11:47
Day length: 11h 59m

Evening golden hour starts at 17:17

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Solar trajectory

Maximum 65°

East · sunriseHighest point of the sun today: 65° above the horizon. The shaded band near the horizon is golden-hour light.West · sunset

Twenty-four hours of light

05:48Sunrise11:47Solar noon17:47Sunset

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Next 7 days

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length
2026-09-16	05:48	17:47	11h 59m
2026-09-17	05:47	17:47	12h 00m
2026-09-18	05:46	17:47	12h 01m
2026-09-19	05:45	17:47	12h 03m
2026-09-20	05:44	17:48	12h 04m
2026-09-21	05:43	17:48	12h 05m
2026-09-22	05:42	17:48	12h 07m

Annual light rhythm · Rio de Janeiro

10h 44m—13h 32m

Longest days in December (13h 32m), shortest in June (10h 44m).

Questions

When is golden hour in Rio de Janeiro today?: Evening golden hour in Rio de Janeiro starts at 17:17 and ends at sunset, 17:47. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise, 05:48, until 06:18 local time (America/Sao_Paulo).
How long does golden hour last in Rio de Janeiro?: Evening golden hour in Rio de Janeiro runs from 17:17 to 17:47, and morning golden hour from 05:48 to 06:18.
When is blue hour in Rio de Janeiro?: Morning blue hour in Rio de Janeiro begins at 04:59, before sunrise. Evening blue hour begins at 18:09, just after sunset.
What time is sunrise in Rio de Janeiro today?: Sunrise in Rio de Janeiro is at 05:48 local time (America/Sao_Paulo), rising toward 88° E.
What time is sunset in Rio de Janeiro today?: Sunset in Rio de Janeiro is at 17:47 local time (America/Sao_Paulo), setting toward 272° W.
How long is the day in Rio de Janeiro?: Rio de Janeiro has 11h 59m of daylight today.

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Golden hour & blue hour

Where to shoot golden hour in Rio de Janeiro

Corcovado Viewpoint

Sugarloaf Mountain

Mirante Dona Marta