Today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Sun rises at 05:22 and sets at 17:42 in Anastácio (MS), local time UTC-4. Daylight lasts 12h 19min, 1min 10s more than yesterday.
The Sun today in Anastácio
It's daytime now Sunset in 5h 59min.
Compared with yesterday, today is 1min 10s longer, and tomorrow will be 1min 10s longer than today: in Anastácio the days are getting longer, heading toward the December 21 solstice. Solar noon, when the Sun crosses the local meridian, falls at 11:32, which is 28 minutes before 12:00 on the clock. That gap comes from the position of Anastácio inside its time zone (UTC-4) 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 | 05:00 |
| Morning golden hour | 05:22 – 05:51 |
| Sunrise | 05:22 |
| Solar noon | 11:32 |
| Evening golden hour | 17:12 – 17:42 |
| Sunset | 17:42 |
| Civil twilight ends | 18:04 |
In Anastácio civil twilight lasts 22 minutes at each end of the day today, so it is light enough to walk outdoors from 05:00 to 18:04. 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 | 05:22 | 17:42 | 12h 19min | +1min 10s |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 05:21 | 17:42 | 12h 20min | +1min 10s |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 05:20 | 17:42 | 12h 21min | +1min 10s |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 05:20 | 17:42 | 12h 22min | +1min 10s |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 05:19 | 17:43 | 12h 24min | +1min 10s |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 05:18 | 17:43 | 12h 25min | +1min 9s |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 05:17 | 17:43 | 12h 26min | +1min 10s |
Day length through the year in Anastácio
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| Month | Day length |
|---|---|
| January | 13h 13min |
| February | 12h 45min |
| March | 12h 12min |
| April | 11h 37min |
| May | 11h 08min |
| June | 10h 53min |
| July | 11h 00min |
| August | 11h 24min |
| September | 11h 58min |
| October | 12h 33min |
| November | 13h 05min |
| December | 13h 22min |
How day length changes through the year in Anastácio
| Key date | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (start of autumn) | March 20 | 05:47 | 17:53 | 12h 6min |
| June solstice (start of winter) | June 21 | 06:18 | 17:11 | 10h 53min |
| September equinox (start of spring) | September 22 | 05:32 | 17:39 | 12h 6min |
| December solstice (start of summer) | December 21 | 05:00 | 18:22 | 13h 22min |
The longest days in Anastácio come around December, with 13h 22min of daylight, and the shortest around June, with 10h 53min. The seasonal swing is 2h 29min, a clearly noticeable change at 20.48° S, where summer evenings stay light much longer than winter ones.
Time zone and comparison with the state capital
Anastácio uses 1 hour behind Brasília (UTC-4). This is the Amazon time zone, used in the states of Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Rondônia, Roraima and most of Amazonas. Compared with Campo Grande, the state capital (123 km away), the Sun rises 5 min later on the clock and sets 5 min later. Today's daylight is 12h 19min here versus 12h 19min in Campo Grande.
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.
Anastácio at a glance
- StateMato Grosso do Sul (MS)
- Coordinates20.48° S, 55.81° W
- Time zoneUTC-4 (America/Porto_Velho)
- Area code (DDD)67
- IBGE code5000708
- Difference from Brasília1 hour behind Brasília
Cities near Anastácio
| City | Distance | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquidauana | 3 km | 05:22 | 17:41 |
| Dois Irmãos do Buriti | 59 km | 05:20 | 17:40 |
| Miranda | 65 km | 05:25 | 17:44 |
| Nioaque | 73 km | 05:22 | 17:42 |
| Bodoquena | 94 km | 05:26 | 17:45 |
| Terenos | 99 km | 05:18 | 17:38 |
See also
- Sunrise and sunset in Mato Grosso do Sul and all its cities
- Sunrise and sunset in Campo Grande, the capital of Mato Grosso do Sul
- Current time in Mato Grosso do Sul
- 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.