Today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Sun rises at 05:07 and sets at 17:18 in Agrestina (PE), local time UTC-3. Daylight lasts 12h 11min, 28s more than yesterday.
The Sun today in Agrestina
It's daytime now Sunset in 0h 14min.
Compared with yesterday, today is 28s longer, and tomorrow will be 29s longer than today: in Agrestina the days are getting longer, heading toward the December 21 solstice. Solar noon, when the Sun crosses the local meridian, falls at 11:12, which is 48 minutes before 12:00 on the clock. That gap comes from the position of Agrestina 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 | 04:46 |
| Morning golden hour | 05:07 – 05:34 |
| Sunrise | 05:07 |
| Solar noon | 11:12 |
| Evening golden hour | 16:50 – 17:18 |
| Sunset | 17:18 |
| Civil twilight ends | 17:39 |
In Agrestina civil twilight lasts 21 minutes at each end of the day today, so it is light enough to walk outdoors from 04:46 to 17:39. 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 | 05:07 | 17:18 | 12h 11min | +28s |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 05:06 | 17:18 | 12h 11min | +29s |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 05:06 | 17:18 | 12h 12min | +28s |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 05:05 | 17:18 | 12h 12min | +28s |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 05:04 | 17:18 | 12h 13min | +28s |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 05:04 | 17:18 | 12h 13min | +28s |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 05:03 | 17:18 | 12h 14min | +28s |
Day length through the year in Agrestina
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| Month | Day length |
|---|---|
| January | 12h 33min |
| February | 12h 22min |
| March | 12h 08min |
| April | 11h 54min |
| May | 11h 43min |
| June | 11h 38min |
| July | 11h 40min |
| August | 11h 49min |
| September | 12h 03min |
| October | 12h 17min |
| November | 12h 30min |
| December | 12h 36min |
How day length changes through the year in Agrestina
| Key date | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (start of autumn) | March 20 | 05:27 | 17:34 | 12h 6min |
| June solstice (start of winter) | June 21 | 05:36 | 17:14 | 11h 37min |
| September equinox (start of spring) | September 22 | 05:13 | 17:19 | 12h 6min |
| December solstice (start of summer) | December 21 | 05:03 | 17:40 | 12h 37min |
The longest days in Agrestina come around December, with 12h 37min of daylight, and the shortest around June, with 11h 37min. The seasonal swing is 0h 59min, a modest change typical of the tropics (8.46° S).
Time zone and comparison with the state capital
Agrestina 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 Recife, the state capital (126 km away), the Sun rises 4 min later on the clock and sets 4 min later. Today's daylight is 12h 11min here versus 12h 11min in Recife.
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.
Agrestina at a glance
- StatePernambuco (PE)
- Coordinates8.46° S, 35.94° W
- Time zoneUTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo)
- Area code (DDD)81
- IBGE code2600302
- Difference from BrasíliaSame time as Brasília
Cities near Agrestina
| City | Distance | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altinho | 13 km | 05:07 | 17:19 |
| São Joaquim do Monte | 16 km | 05:06 | 17:18 |
| Cupira | 18 km | 05:07 | 17:18 |
| Caruaru | 20 km | 05:07 | 17:18 |
| Belém de Maria | 22 km | 05:06 | 17:18 |
| Camocim de São Félix | 23 km | 05:06 | 17:17 |
See also
- Sunrise and sunset in Pernambuco and all its cities
- Sunrise and sunset in Recife, the capital of Pernambuco
- Current time in Pernambuco
- 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.