Today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Sun rises at 06:16 and sets at 18:42 in Dezesseis de Novembro (RS), local time UTC-3. Daylight lasts 12h 25min, 1min 40s more than yesterday.
The Sun today in Dezesseis de Novembro
It's daytime now Sunset in 5h 41min.
Compared with yesterday, today is 1min 40s longer, and tomorrow will be 1min 41s longer than today: in Dezesseis de Novembro the days are getting longer, heading toward the December 21 solstice. Solar noon, when the Sun crosses the local meridian, falls at 12:29, which is 29 minutes after 12:00 on the clock. That gap comes from the position of Dezesseis de Novembro 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 | 06:16 – 06:47 |
| Sunrise | 06:16 |
| Solar noon | 12:29 |
| Evening golden hour | 18:11 – 18:42 |
| Sunset | 18:42 |
| Civil twilight ends | 19:05 |
In Dezesseis de Novembro civil twilight lasts 24 minutes at each end of the day today, so it is light enough to walk outdoors from 05:53 to 19:05. The golden hour, when the Sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm, lasts about 31 minutes in the morning and 31 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 | 06:16 | 18:42 | 12h 25min | +1min 40s |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 06:15 | 18:42 | 12h 26min | +1min 41s |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 06:14 | 18:43 | 12h 28min | +1min 40s |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 06:13 | 18:43 | 12h 30min | +1min 40s |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 06:12 | 18:44 | 12h 31min | +1min 41s |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 06:11 | 18:44 | 12h 33min | +1min 40s |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 06:10 | 18:45 | 12h 35min | +1min 40s |
Day length through the year in Dezesseis de Novembro
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| Month | Day length |
|---|---|
| January | 13h 43min |
| February | 13h 02min |
| March | 12h 15min |
| April | 11h 24min |
| May | 10h 43min |
| June | 10h 21min |
| July | 10h 30min |
| August | 11h 06min |
| September | 11h 55min |
| October | 12h 45min |
| November | 13h 31min |
| December | 13h 55min |
How day length changes through the year in Dezesseis de Novembro
| Key date | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (start of autumn) | March 20 | 06:43 | 18:51 | 12h 7min |
| June solstice (start of winter) | June 21 | 07:31 | 17:52 | 10h 20min |
| September equinox (start of spring) | September 22 | 06:29 | 18:36 | 12h 6min |
| December solstice (start of summer) | December 21 | 05:40 | 19:36 | 13h 56min |
The longest days in Dezesseis de Novembro come around December, with 13h 56min of daylight, and the shortest around June, with 10h 20min. The seasonal swing is 3h 35min, a clearly noticeable change at 28.22° S, where summer evenings stay light much longer than winter ones.
Time zone and comparison with the state capital
Dezesseis de Novembro 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 Porto Alegre, the state capital (425 km away), the Sun rises 16 min later on the clock and sets 15 min later. Today's daylight is 12h 25min here versus 12h 26min in Porto Alegre.
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.
Dezesseis de Novembro at a glance
- StateRio Grande do Sul (RS)
- Coordinates28.22° S, 55.06° W
- Time zoneUTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo)
- Area code (DDD)55
- IBGE code4306353
- Difference from BrasíliaSame time as Brasília
Cities near Dezesseis de Novembro
| City | Distance | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roque Gonzales | 11 km | 06:16 | 18:41 |
| São Pedro do Butiá | 20 km | 06:16 | 18:41 |
| São Nicolau | 20 km | 06:17 | 18:42 |
| Pirapó | 24 km | 06:17 | 18:42 |
| São Luiz Gonzaga | 24 km | 06:16 | 18:41 |
| Rolador | 24 km | 06:15 | 18:41 |
See also
- Sunrise and sunset in Rio Grande do Sul and all its cities
- Sunrise and sunset in Porto Alegre, the capital of Rio Grande do Sul
- Current time in Rio Grande 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.