Today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Sun rises at 05:46 and sets at 18:04 in Cruzeiro da Fortaleza (MG), local time UTC-3. Daylight lasts 12h 18min, 1min 6s more than yesterday.
The Sun today in Cruzeiro da Fortaleza
It's daytime now Sunset in 1h 15min.
Compared with yesterday, today is 1min 6s longer, and tomorrow will be 1min 3s longer than today: in Cruzeiro da Fortaleza the days are getting longer, heading toward the December 21 solstice. Solar noon, when the Sun crosses the local meridian, falls at 11:55, which is 5 minutes before 12:00 on the clock. That gap comes from the position of Cruzeiro da Fortaleza 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 | 05:24 |
| Morning golden hour | 05:46 – 06:15 |
| Sunrise | 05:46 |
| Solar noon | 11:55 |
| Evening golden hour | 17:36 – 18:04 |
| Sunset | 18:04 |
| Civil twilight ends | 18:26 |
In Cruzeiro da Fortaleza civil twilight lasts 22 minutes at each end of the day today, so it is light enough to walk outdoors from 05:24 to 18:26. 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 | 05:46 | 18:04 | 12h 18min | +1min 6s |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 05:45 | 18:05 | 12h 19min | +1min 3s |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 05:44 | 18:05 | 12h 20min | +1min 5s |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 05:44 | 18:05 | 12h 21min | +1min 4s |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 05:43 | 18:05 | 12h 22min | +1min 4s |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 05:42 | 18:06 | 12h 23min | +1min 5s |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 05:41 | 18:06 | 12h 24min | +1min 3s |
Day length through the year in Cruzeiro da Fortaleza
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| Month | Day length |
|---|---|
| January | 13h 08min |
| February | 12h 42min |
| March | 12h 12min |
| April | 11h 39min |
| May | 11h 13min |
| June | 10h 59min |
| July | 11h 05min |
| August | 11h 28min |
| September | 11h 59min |
| October | 12h 31min |
| November | 13h 00min |
| December | 13h 15min |
How day length changes through the year in Cruzeiro da Fortaleza
| Key date | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (start of autumn) | March 20 | 06:10 | 18:17 | 12h 6min |
| June solstice (start of winter) | June 21 | 06:38 | 17:38 | 10h 59min |
| September equinox (start of spring) | September 22 | 05:56 | 18:02 | 12h 6min |
| December solstice (start of summer) | December 21 | 05:26 | 18:43 | 13h 16min |
The longest days in Cruzeiro da Fortaleza come around December, with 13h 16min of daylight, and the shortest around June, with 10h 59min. The seasonal swing is 2h 17min, a clearly noticeable change at 18.94° S, where summer evenings stay light much longer than winter ones.
Time zone and comparison with the state capital
Cruzeiro da Fortaleza 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 Belo Horizonte, the state capital (307 km away), the Sun rises 11 min later on the clock and sets 11 min later. Today's daylight is 12h 18min here versus 12h 18min in Belo Horizonte.
Moon today
Today the Moon is Last Quarter, with about 44% of its disc lit and an age of 22.7 days. See the full moon calendar.
Cruzeiro da Fortaleza at a glance
- StateMinas Gerais (MG)
- Coordinates18.94° S, 46.67° W
- Time zoneUTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo)
- Area code (DDD)34
- IBGE code3120706
- Difference from BrasíliaSame time as Brasília
Cities near Cruzeiro da Fortaleza
| City | Distance | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guimarânia | 17 km | 05:47 | 18:05 |
| Serra do Salitre | 19 km | 05:46 | 18:05 |
| Lagoa Formosa | 34 km | 05:45 | 18:03 |
| Patrocínio | 34 km | 05:47 | 18:06 |
| Carmo do Paranaíba | 37 km | 05:45 | 18:03 |
| Patos de Minas | 45 km | 05:46 | 18:04 |
See also
- Sunrise and sunset in Minas Gerais and all its cities
- Sunrise and sunset in Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais
- Current time in Minas Gerais
- 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.