Today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Sun rises at 06:11 and sets at 18:35 in São João do Oeste (SC), local time UTC-3. Daylight lasts 12h 24min, 1min 36s more than yesterday.
The Sun today in São João do Oeste
It's daytime now Sunset in 3h 32min.
Compared with yesterday, today is 1min 36s longer, and tomorrow will be 1min 35s longer than today: in São João do Oeste the days are getting longer, heading toward the December 21 solstice. Solar noon, when the Sun crosses the local meridian, falls at 12:23, which is 23 minutes after 12:00 on the clock. That gap comes from the position of São João do Oeste 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 | 05:48 |
| Morning golden hour | 06:11 – 06:42 |
| Sunrise | 06:11 |
| Solar noon | 12:23 |
| Evening golden hour | 18:05 – 18:35 |
| Sunset | 18:35 |
| Civil twilight ends | 18:59 |
In São João do Oeste civil twilight lasts 23 minutes at each end of the day today, so it is light enough to walk outdoors from 05:48 to 18:59. 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 | 06:11 | 18:35 | 12h 24min | +1min 36s |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 06:10 | 18:36 | 12h 25min | +1min 35s |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 06:09 | 18:36 | 12h 27min | +1min 36s |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 06:08 | 18:37 | 12h 29min | +1min 36s |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 06:07 | 18:37 | 12h 30min | +1min 35s |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 06:05 | 18:38 | 12h 32min | +1min 36s |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 06:04 | 18:38 | 12h 33min | +1min 35s |
Day length through the year in São João do Oeste
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| Month | Day length |
|---|---|
| January | 13h 39min |
| February | 12h 59min |
| March | 12h 15min |
| April | 11h 26min |
| May | 10h 46min |
| June | 10h 26min |
| July | 10h 35min |
| August | 11h 09min |
| September | 11h 55min |
| October | 12h 43min |
| November | 13h 27min |
| December | 13h 50min |
How day length changes through the year in São João do Oeste
| Key date | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (start of autumn) | March 20 | 06:37 | 18:45 | 12h 7min |
| June solstice (start of winter) | June 21 | 07:23 | 17:49 | 10h 25min |
| September equinox (start of spring) | September 22 | 06:23 | 18:30 | 12h 6min |
| December solstice (start of summer) | December 21 | 05:36 | 19:28 | 13h 51min |
The longest days in São João do Oeste come around December, with 13h 51min of daylight, and the shortest around June, with 10h 25min. The seasonal swing is 3h 25min, a clearly noticeable change at 27.10° S, where summer evenings stay light much longer than winter ones.
Time zone and comparison with the state capital
São João do Oeste 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 Florianópolis, the state capital (502 km away), the Sun rises 20 min later on the clock and sets 20 min later. Today's daylight is 12h 24min here versus 12h 24min in Florianópolis.
Moon today
Today the Moon is Last Quarter, with about 45% of its disc lit and an age of 22.6 days. See the full moon calendar.
São João do Oeste at a glance
- StateSanta Catarina (SC)
- Coordinates27.10° S, 53.60° W
- Time zoneUTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo)
- Area code (DDD)49
- IBGE code4216255
- Difference from BrasíliaSame time as Brasília
Cities near São João do Oeste
| City | Distance | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itapiranga | 14 km | 06:11 | 18:36 |
| Iporã do Oeste | 14 km | 06:11 | 18:35 |
| Tunápolis | 15 km | 06:11 | 18:35 |
| Santa Helena | 18 km | 06:11 | 18:35 |
| Mondaí | 19 km | 06:10 | 18:34 |
| Riqueza | 27 km | 06:10 | 18:34 |
See also
- Sunrise and sunset in Santa Catarina and all its cities
- Sunrise and sunset in Florianópolis, the capital of Santa Catarina
- Current time in Santa Catarina
- 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.