Today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Sun rises at 06:10 and sets at 18:28 in Mineiros (GO), local time UTC-3. Daylight lasts 12h 17min, 1min 0s more than yesterday.
The Sun today in Mineiros
It's daytime now Sunset in 5h 28min.
Compared with yesterday, today is 1min 0s longer, and tomorrow will be 59s longer than today: in Mineiros the days are getting longer, heading toward the December 21 solstice. Solar noon, when the Sun crosses the local meridian, falls at 12:19, which is 19 minutes after 12:00 on the clock. That gap comes from the position of Mineiros 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 | 05:48 |
| Morning golden hour | 06:10 – 06:39 |
| Sunrise | 06:10 |
| Solar noon | 12:19 |
| Evening golden hour | 17:59 – 18:28 |
| Sunset | 18:28 |
| Civil twilight ends | 18:49 |
In Mineiros civil twilight lasts 22 minutes at each end of the day today, so it is light enough to walk outdoors from 05:48 to 18:49. The golden hour, when the Sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm, lasts about 29 minutes in the morning and 29 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 | 06:10 | 18:28 | 12h 17min | +1min 0s |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 06:09 | 18:28 | 12h 18min | +59s |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 06:09 | 18:28 | 12h 19min | +59s |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 06:08 | 18:28 | 12h 20min | +1min 0s |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 06:07 | 18:28 | 12h 21min | +59s |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 06:06 | 18:28 | 12h 22min | +59s |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 06:05 | 18:29 | 12h 23min | +59s |
Day length through the year in Mineiros
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| Month | Day length |
|---|---|
| January | 13h 03min |
| February | 12h 39min |
| March | 12h 11min |
| April | 11h 41min |
| May | 11h 17min |
| June | 11h 05min |
| July | 11h 10min |
| August | 11h 31min |
| September | 11h 59min |
| October | 12h 29min |
| November | 12h 56min |
| December | 13h 10min |
How day length changes through the year in Mineiros
| Key date | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (start of autumn) | March 20 | 06:34 | 18:40 | 12h 6min |
| June solstice (start of winter) | June 21 | 06:59 | 18:04 | 11h 4min |
| September equinox (start of spring) | September 22 | 06:19 | 18:26 | 12h 6min |
| December solstice (start of summer) | December 21 | 05:52 | 19:03 | 13h 11min |
The longest days in Mineiros come around December, with 13h 11min of daylight, and the shortest around June, with 11h 4min. The seasonal swing is 2h 6min, a clearly noticeable change at 17.57° S, where summer evenings stay light much longer than winter ones.
Time zone and comparison with the state capital
Mineiros 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 (363 km away), the Sun rises 13 min later on the clock and sets 13 min later. Today's daylight is 12h 17min here versus 12h 16min in Goiânia.
Moon today
Today the Moon is Last Quarter, with about 46% of its disc lit and an age of 22.5 days. See the full moon calendar.
Mineiros at a glance
- StateGoiás (GO)
- Coordinates17.57° S, 52.55° W
- Time zoneUTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo)
- Area code (DDD)64
- IBGE code5213103
- Difference from BrasíliaSame time as Brasília
Cities near Mineiros
| City | Distance | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portelândia | 27 km | 06:11 | 18:28 |
| Perolândia | 52 km | 06:08 | 18:26 |
| Santa Rita do Araguaia | 74 km | 06:13 | 18:30 |
| Chapadão do Céu | 94 km | 06:10 | 18:28 |
| Jataí | 95 km | 06:07 | 18:24 |
| Doverlândia | 97 km | 06:10 | 18:26 |
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.