Today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Sun rises at 05:57 and sets at 18:09 in Candeias do Jamari (RO), local time UTC-4. Daylight lasts 12h 11min, 29s more than yesterday.
The Sun today in Candeias do Jamari
It's daytime now Sunset in 6h 20min.
Compared with yesterday, today is 29s longer, and tomorrow will be 30s longer than today: in Candeias do Jamari the days are getting longer, heading toward the December 21 solstice. Solar noon, when the Sun crosses the local meridian, falls at 12:03, which is 3 minutes after 12:00 on the clock. That gap comes from the position of Candeias do Jamari 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 | 05:37 |
| Morning golden hour | 05:57 – 06:25 |
| Sunrise | 05:57 |
| Solar noon | 12:03 |
| Evening golden hour | 17:42 – 18:09 |
| Sunset | 18:09 |
| Civil twilight ends | 18:30 |
In Candeias do Jamari civil twilight lasts 21 minutes at each end of the day today, so it is light enough to walk outdoors from 05:37 to 18:30. 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 | 05:57 | 18:09 | 12h 11min | +29s |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 05:57 | 18:09 | 12h 12min | +30s |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 05:56 | 18:09 | 12h 12min | +29s |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 05:56 | 18:09 | 12h 13min | +29s |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 05:55 | 18:09 | 12h 13min | +29s |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 05:55 | 18:09 | 12h 14min | +29s |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 05:54 | 18:09 | 12h 14min | +29s |
Day length through the year in Candeias do Jamari
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| Month | Day length |
|---|---|
| January | 12h 34min |
| February | 12h 22min |
| March | 12h 09min |
| April | 11h 54min |
| May | 11h 42min |
| June | 11h 36min |
| July | 11h 39min |
| August | 11h 49min |
| September | 12h 03min |
| October | 12h 17min |
| November | 12h 31min |
| December | 12h 38min |
How day length changes through the year in Candeias do Jamari
| Key date | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (start of autumn) | March 20 | 06:18 | 18:25 | 12h 6min |
| June solstice (start of winter) | June 21 | 06:28 | 18:05 | 11h 36min |
| September equinox (start of spring) | September 22 | 06:04 | 18:10 | 12h 6min |
| December solstice (start of summer) | December 21 | 05:53 | 18:32 | 12h 38min |
The longest days in Candeias do Jamari come around December, with 12h 38min of daylight, and the shortest around June, with 11h 36min. The seasonal swing is 1h 1min, a modest change typical of the tropics (8.79° S).
Time zone and comparison with the state capital
Candeias do Jamari 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 Porto Velho, the state capital (22 km away), the Sun rises at practically the same clock time and sets at practically the same clock time. Today's daylight is 12h 11min here versus 12h 11min in Porto Velho.
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.
Candeias do Jamari at a glance
- StateRondônia (RO)
- Coordinates8.79° S, 63.70° W
- Time zoneUTC-4 (America/Porto_Velho)
- Area code (DDD)69
- IBGE code1100809
- Difference from Brasília1 hour behind Brasília
Cities near Candeias do Jamari
| City | Distance | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Velho | 22 km | 05:58 | 18:10 |
| Itapuã do Oeste | 73 km | 05:55 | 18:07 |
| Alto Paraíso | 111 km | 05:56 | 18:08 |
| Rio Crespo | 134 km | 05:54 | 18:06 |
| Cujubim | 138 km | 05:53 | 18:05 |
| Ariquemes | 144 km | 05:54 | 18:07 |
See also
- Sunrise and sunset in Rondônia and all its cities
- Sunrise and sunset in Porto Velho, the capital of Rondônia
- Current time in Rondônia
- 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.