Today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Sun rises at 06:05 and sets at 18:21 in Aruanã (GO), local time UTC-3. Daylight lasts 12h 15min, 50s more than yesterday.
The Sun today in Aruanã
It's nighttime now Sunrise in 10h 39min.
Compared with yesterday, today is 50s longer, and tomorrow will be 50s longer than today: in Aruanã the days are getting longer, heading toward the December 21 solstice. Solar noon, when the Sun crosses the local meridian, falls at 12:13, which is 13 minutes after 12:00 on the clock. That gap comes from the position of Aruanã inside its time zone (UTC-3) and from the equation of time, which moves solar noon by up to 16 minutes through the year.
Twilight and golden hour
| Phase | Time |
|---|---|
| Civil twilight begins | 05:44 |
| Morning golden hour | 06:05 – 06:33 |
| Sunrise | 06:05 |
| Solar noon | 12:13 |
| Evening golden hour | 17:52 – 18:21 |
| Sunset | 18:21 |
| Civil twilight ends | 18:42 |
In Aruanã civil twilight lasts 21 minutes at each end of the day today, so it is light enough to walk outdoors from 05:44 to 18:42. The golden hour, when the Sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm, lasts about 28 minutes in the morning and 28 minutes in the evening (photographers also use it for the best light on landscapes and portraits).
Next 7 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 06:05 | 18:21 | 12h 15min | +50s |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 06:04 | 18:21 | 12h 16min | +50s |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 06:04 | 18:21 | 12h 17min | +50s |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 06:03 | 18:21 | 12h 18min | +50s |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 06:02 | 18:21 | 12h 18min | +50s |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 06:02 | 18:21 | 12h 19min | +50s |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 06:01 | 18:21 | 12h 20min | +50s |
Day length through the year in Aruanã
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| Month | Day length |
|---|---|
| January | 12h 54min |
| February | 12h 34min |
| March | 12h 10min |
| April | 11h 45min |
| May | 11h 25min |
| June | 11h 14min |
| July | 11h 19min |
| August | 11h 36min |
| September | 12h 00min |
| October | 12h 25min |
| November | 12h 48min |
| December | 13h 00min |
How day length changes through the year in Aruanã
| Key date | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (start of autumn) | March 20 | 06:28 | 18:34 | 12h 6min |
| June solstice (start of winter) | June 21 | 06:48 | 18:03 | 11h 14min |
| September equinox (start of spring) | September 22 | 06:13 | 18:20 | 12h 6min |
| December solstice (start of summer) | December 21 | 05:52 | 18:52 | 13h 0min |
The longest days in Aruanã come around December, with 13h 0min of daylight, and the shortest around June, with 11h 14min. The seasonal swing is 1h 46min, a clearly noticeable change at 14.92° S, where summer evenings stay light much longer than winter ones.
Time zone and comparison with the state capital
Aruanã uses the same time as Brasília (UTC-3). This is the same zone as most of the country and the one used for the official Brazilian time. Compared with Goiânia, the state capital (276 km away), the Sun rises 8 min later on the clock and sets 7 min later. Today's daylight is 12h 15min here versus 12h 16min in Goiânia.
Moon today
Today the Moon is Last Quarter, with about 43% of its disc lit and an age of 22.8 days. See the full moon calendar.
Aruanã at a glance
- StateGoiás (GO)
- Coordinates14.92° S, 51.08° W
- Time zoneUTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo)
- Area code (DDD)62
- IBGE code5202502
- Difference from BrasíliaSame time as Brasília
Cities near Aruanã
| City | Distance | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britânia | 37 km | 06:05 | 18:21 |
| Araguapaz | 51 km | 06:03 | 18:19 |
| Mozarlândia | 57 km | 06:03 | 18:19 |
| Matrinchã | 68 km | 06:04 | 18:20 |
| Santa Fé de Goiás | 95 km | 06:05 | 18:21 |
| Faina | 97 km | 06:02 | 18:18 |
See also
- Sunrise and sunset in Goiás and all its cities
- Sunrise and sunset in Goiânia, the capital of Goiás
- Current time in Goiás
- Sunrise and sunset in every state and country · Start of the seasons
Times are calculated astronomically for the urban centre and are accurate to about a minute; sunrise and sunset use the upper edge of the Sun and atmospheric refraction. Hills and buildings can change the visible time.