Today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Sun rises at 06:14 and sets at 18:21 in Porto de Moz (PA), local time UTC-3. Daylight lasts 12h 7min, 6s more than yesterday.
The Sun today in Porto de Moz
It's daytime now Sunset in 4h 11min.
Compared with yesterday, today is 6s longer, and tomorrow will be 6s longer than today: in Porto de Moz the days are getting longer, heading toward the December 21 solstice. Solar noon, when the Sun crosses the local meridian, falls at 12:17, which is 17 minutes after 12:00 on the clock. That gap comes from the position of Porto de Moz 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 | 05:53 |
| Morning golden hour | 06:14 – 06:41 |
| Sunrise | 06:14 |
| Solar noon | 12:17 |
| Evening golden hour | 17:54 – 18:21 |
| Sunset | 18:21 |
| Civil twilight ends | 18:42 |
In Porto de Moz civil twilight lasts 21 minutes at each end of the day today, so it is light enough to walk outdoors from 05:53 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 27 minutes in the morning and 27 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 | 06:14 | 18:21 | 12h 7min | +6s |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 06:13 | 18:21 | 12h 7min | +6s |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 06:13 | 18:21 | 12h 7min | +6s |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 06:13 | 18:20 | 12h 7min | +6s |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 06:12 | 18:20 | 12h 7min | +7s |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 06:12 | 18:20 | 12h 8min | +6s |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 06:12 | 18:20 | 12h 8min | +6s |
Day length through the year in Porto de Moz
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| Month | Day length |
|---|---|
| January | 12h 12min |
| February | 12h 09min |
| March | 12h 07min |
| April | 12h 04min |
| May | 12h 02min |
| June | 12h 01min |
| July | 12h 01min |
| August | 12h 03min |
| September | 12h 05min |
| October | 12h 08min |
| November | 12h 11min |
| December | 12h 13min |
How day length changes through the year in Porto de Moz
| Key date | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (start of autumn) | March 20 | 06:33 | 18:39 | 12h 6min |
| June solstice (start of winter) | June 21 | 06:30 | 18:31 | 12h 1min |
| September equinox (start of spring) | September 22 | 06:18 | 18:24 | 12h 6min |
| December solstice (start of summer) | December 21 | 06:20 | 18:33 | 12h 13min |
The longest days in Porto de Moz come around December, with 12h 13min of daylight, and the shortest around June, with 12h 1min. The seasonal swing is 0h 12min, so the length of the day is almost constant all year, as expected this close to the equator (1.75° S).
Time zone and comparison with the state capital
Porto de Moz 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 Belém, the state capital (418 km away), the Sun rises 15 min later on the clock and sets 15 min later. Today's daylight is 12h 7min here versus 12h 7min in Belém.
Moon today
Today the Moon is Last Quarter, with about 45% of its disc lit and an age of 22.6 days. See the full moon calendar.
Porto de Moz at a glance
- StatePará (PA)
- Coordinates1.75° S, 52.24° W
- Time zoneUTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo)
- Area code (DDD)93
- IBGE code1505908
- Difference from BrasíliaSame time as Brasília
Cities near Porto de Moz
| City | Distance | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almeirim | 45 km | 06:15 | 18:23 |
| Gurupá | 76 km | 06:11 | 18:19 |
| Vitória do Xingu | 128 km | 06:12 | 18:21 |
| Prainha | 138 km | 06:19 | 18:26 |
| Portel | 159 km | 06:08 | 18:16 |
| Altamira | 162 km | 06:13 | 18:22 |
See also
- Sunrise and sunset in Pará and all its cities
- Sunrise and sunset in Belém, the capital of Pará
- Current time in Pará
- 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.