Today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Sun rises at 05:23 and sets at 17:43 in São João da Barra (RJ), local time UTC-3. Daylight lasts 12h 20min, 1min 15s more than yesterday.
The Sun today in São João da Barra
It's daytime now Sunset in 5h 42min.
Compared with yesterday, today is 1min 15s longer, and tomorrow will be 1min 14s longer than today: in São João da Barra the days are getting longer, heading toward the December 21 solstice. Solar noon, when the Sun crosses the local meridian, falls at 11:33, which is 27 minutes before 12:00 on the clock. That gap comes from the position of São João da Barra 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 | 05:00 |
| Morning golden hour | 05:23 – 05:52 |
| Sunrise | 05:23 |
| Solar noon | 11:33 |
| Evening golden hour | 17:14 – 17:43 |
| Sunset | 17:43 |
| Civil twilight ends | 18:05 |
In São João da Barra civil twilight lasts 22 minutes at each end of the day today, so it is light enough to walk outdoors from 05:00 to 18:05. 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 | 05:23 | 17:43 | 12h 20min | +1min 15s |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 05:22 | 17:43 | 12h 21min | +1min 14s |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 05:21 | 17:44 | 12h 22min | +1min 14s |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 05:20 | 17:44 | 12h 23min | +1min 15s |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 05:19 | 17:44 | 12h 25min | +1min 13s |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 05:18 | 17:45 | 12h 26min | +1min 14s |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 05:17 | 17:45 | 12h 27min | +1min 14s |
Day length through the year in São João da Barra
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| Month | Day length |
|---|---|
| January | 13h 18min |
| February | 12h 47min |
| March | 12h 13min |
| April | 11h 35min |
| May | 11h 04min |
| June | 10h 49min |
| July | 10h 56min |
| August | 11h 22min |
| September | 11h 57min |
| October | 12h 34min |
| November | 13h 09min |
| December | 13h 26min |
How day length changes through the year in São João da Barra
| Key date | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (start of autumn) | March 20 | 05:47 | 17:54 | 12h 7min |
| June solstice (start of winter) | June 21 | 06:21 | 17:10 | 10h 48min |
| September equinox (start of spring) | September 22 | 05:33 | 17:40 | 12h 6min |
| December solstice (start of summer) | December 21 | 04:58 | 18:26 | 13h 27min |
The longest days in São João da Barra come around December, with 13h 27min of daylight, and the shortest around June, with 10h 48min. The seasonal swing is 2h 38min, a clearly noticeable change at 21.64° S, where summer evenings stay light much longer than winter ones.
Time zone and comparison with the state capital
São João da Barra 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 Rio de Janeiro, the state capital (263 km away), the Sun rises 8 min earlier on the clock and sets 9 min earlier. Today's daylight is 12h 20min here versus 12h 21min in Rio de Janeiro.
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.
São João da Barra at a glance
- StateRio de Janeiro (RJ)
- Coordinates21.64° S, 41.04° W
- Time zoneUTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo)
- Area code (DDD)22
- IBGE code3305000
- Difference from BrasíliaSame time as Brasília
Cities near São João da Barra
| City | Distance | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Francisco de Itabapoana | 20 km | 05:23 | 17:43 |
| Campos dos Goytacazes | 31 km | 05:24 | 17:44 |
| Cardoso Moreira | 62 km | 05:25 | 17:45 |
| Quissamã | 68 km | 05:24 | 17:45 |
| Italva | 72 km | 05:25 | 17:45 |
| São Fidélis | 74 km | 05:26 | 17:46 |
See also
- Sunrise and sunset in Rio de Janeiro and all its cities
- Sunrise and sunset in Rio de Janeiro, the capital of Rio de Janeiro
- Current time in Rio de Janeiro
- 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.