Today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Sun rises at 06:02 and sets at 18:17 in São Miguel do Araguaia (GO), local time UTC-3. Daylight lasts 12h 14min, 45s more than yesterday.
The Sun today in São Miguel do Araguaia
It's nighttime now Sunrise in 7h 47min.
Compared with yesterday, today is 45s longer, and tomorrow will be 44s longer than today: in São Miguel do Araguaia the days are getting longer, heading toward the December 21 solstice. Solar noon, when the Sun crosses the local meridian, falls at 12:09, which is 9 minutes after 12:00 on the clock. That gap comes from the position of São Miguel do Araguaia 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 | 05:41 |
| Morning golden hour | 06:02 – 06:30 |
| Sunrise | 06:02 |
| Solar noon | 12:09 |
| Evening golden hour | 17:48 – 18:17 |
| Sunset | 18:17 |
| Civil twilight ends | 18:38 |
In São Miguel do Araguaia civil twilight lasts 21 minutes at each end of the day today, so it is light enough to walk outdoors from 05:41 to 18:38. 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 | 06:02 | 18:17 | 12h 14min | +45s |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 06:01 | 18:17 | 12h 15min | +44s |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 06:01 | 18:17 | 12h 15min | +44s |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 06:00 | 18:17 | 12h 16min | +44s |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 05:59 | 18:17 | 12h 17min | +45s |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 05:59 | 18:17 | 12h 18min | +44s |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 05:58 | 18:17 | 12h 18min | +44s |
Day length through the year in São Miguel do Araguaia
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| Month | Day length |
|---|---|
| January | 12h 49min |
| February | 12h 31min |
| March | 12h 10min |
| April | 11h 47min |
| May | 11h 30min |
| June | 11h 20min |
| July | 11h 24min |
| August | 11h 40min |
| September | 12h 01min |
| October | 12h 23min |
| November | 12h 43min |
| December | 12h 54min |
How day length changes through the year in São Miguel do Araguaia
| Key date | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (start of autumn) | March 20 | 06:24 | 18:31 | 12h 6min |
| June solstice (start of winter) | June 21 | 06:42 | 18:02 | 11h 20min |
| September equinox (start of spring) | September 22 | 06:10 | 18:16 | 12h 6min |
| December solstice (start of summer) | December 21 | 05:51 | 18:46 | 12h 54min |
The longest days in São Miguel do Araguaia come around December, with 12h 54min of daylight, and the shortest around June, with 11h 20min. The seasonal swing is 1h 34min, a clearly noticeable change at 13.27° S, where summer evenings stay light much longer than winter ones.
Time zone and comparison with the state capital
São Miguel do Araguaia 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 (392 km away), the Sun rises 5 min later on the clock and sets 2 min later. Today's daylight is 12h 14min here versus 12h 16min in Goiânia.
Moon today
Today the Moon is Last Quarter, with about 42% of its disc lit and an age of 22.9 days. See the full moon calendar.
São Miguel do Araguaia at a glance
- StateGoiás (GO)
- Coordinates13.27° S, 50.16° W
- Time zoneUTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo)
- Area code (DDD)62
- IBGE code5220207
- Difference from BrasíliaSame time as Brasília
Cities near São Miguel do Araguaia
| City | Distance | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonópolis | 55 km | 06:00 | 18:15 |
| Mundo Novo | 57 km | 06:02 | 18:17 |
| Novo Planalto | 71 km | 05:59 | 18:14 |
| Nova Crixás | 93 km | 06:02 | 18:17 |
| Mutunópolis | 109 km | 05:58 | 18:13 |
| Porangatu | 111 km | 05:58 | 18:13 |
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.