Today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Sun rises at 06:03 and sets at 18:31 in São José do Norte (RS), local time UTC-3. Daylight lasts 12h 28min, 1min 56s more than yesterday.
The Sun today in São José do Norte
It's daytime now Sunset in 6h 31min.
Compared with yesterday, today is 1min 56s longer, and tomorrow will be 1min 57s longer than today: in São José do Norte 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 São José do Norte 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 | 05:38 |
| Morning golden hour | 06:03 – 06:35 |
| Sunrise | 06:03 |
| Solar noon | 12:17 |
| Evening golden hour | 17:59 – 18:31 |
| Sunset | 18:31 |
| Civil twilight ends | 18:56 |
In São José do Norte civil twilight lasts 25 minutes at each end of the day today, so it is light enough to walk outdoors from 05:38 to 18:56. The golden hour, when the Sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm, lasts about 32 minutes in the morning and 32 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 | 06:03 | 18:31 | 12h 28min | +1min 56s |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 06:01 | 18:32 | 12h 30min | +1min 57s |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 06:00 | 18:32 | 12h 32min | +1min 58s |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 05:59 | 18:33 | 12h 34min | +1min 56s |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 05:58 | 18:34 | 12h 36min | +1min 57s |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 05:56 | 18:34 | 12h 38min | +1min 57s |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 05:55 | 18:35 | 12h 40min | +1min 56s |
Day length through the year in São José do Norte
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| Month | Day length |
|---|---|
| January | 14h 00min |
| February | 13h 11min |
| March | 12h 17min |
| April | 11h 17min |
| May | 10h 29min |
| June | 10h 03min |
| July | 10h 14min |
| August | 10h 56min |
| September | 11h 53min |
| October | 12h 51min |
| November | 13h 45min |
| December | 14h 14min |
How day length changes through the year in São José do Norte
| Key date | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (start of autumn) | March 20 | 06:31 | 18:39 | 12h 7min |
| June solstice (start of winter) | June 21 | 07:28 | 17:31 | 10h 3min |
| September equinox (start of spring) | September 22 | 06:17 | 18:24 | 12h 6min |
| December solstice (start of summer) | December 21 | 05:18 | 19:33 | 14h 15min |
The longest days in São José do Norte come around December, with 14h 15min of daylight, and the shortest around June, with 10h 3min. The seasonal swing is 4h 11min, a clearly noticeable change at 32.02° S, where summer evenings stay light much longer than winter ones.
Time zone and comparison with the state capital
São José do Norte 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 (234 km away), the Sun rises 2 min later on the clock and sets 4 min later. Today's daylight is 12h 28min 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.
São José do Norte at a glance
- StateRio Grande do Sul (RS)
- Coordinates32.02° S, 52.03° W
- Time zoneUTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo)
- Area code (DDD)53
- IBGE code4318507
- Difference from BrasíliaSame time as Brasília
Cities near São José do Norte
| City | Distance | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande | 7 km | 06:03 | 18:31 |
| Pelotas | 40 km | 06:04 | 18:32 |
| Capão do Leão | 52 km | 06:05 | 18:33 |
| Turuçu | 68 km | 06:03 | 18:31 |
| Morro Redondo | 73 km | 06:05 | 18:33 |
| São Lourenço do Sul | 73 km | 06:03 | 18:31 |
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.