Today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, the Sun rises at 05:54 and sets at 18:22 in São João do Sul (SC), local time UTC-3. Daylight lasts 12h 27min, 1min 44s more than yesterday.
The Sun today in São João do Sul
It's nighttime now Sunrise in 4h 55min.
Compared with yesterday, today is 1min 44s longer, and tomorrow will be 1min 44s longer than today: in São João do Sul the days are getting longer, heading toward the December 21 solstice. Solar noon, when the Sun crosses the local meridian, falls at 12:07, which is 7 minutes after 12:00 on the clock. That gap comes from the position of São João do Sul 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 | 05:30 |
| Morning golden hour | 05:54 – 06:25 |
| Sunrise | 05:54 |
| Solar noon | 12:07 |
| Evening golden hour | 17:50 – 18:22 |
| Sunset | 18:22 |
| Civil twilight ends | 18:45 |
In São João do Sul civil twilight lasts 24 minutes at each end of the day today, so it is light enough to walk outdoors from 05:30 to 18:45. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 4 | 05:54 | 18:22 | 12h 27min | +1min 44s |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 05:53 | 18:22 | 12h 29min | +1min 44s |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 05:51 | 18:23 | 12h 31min | +1min 45s |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 05:50 | 18:23 | 12h 32min | +1min 44s |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 05:49 | 18:24 | 12h 34min | +1min 44s |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 05:48 | 18:24 | 12h 36min | +1min 45s |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 05:47 | 18:25 | 12h 38min | +1min 43s |
Day length through the year in São João do Sul
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| Month | Day length |
|---|---|
| January | 13h 47min |
| February | 13h 04min |
| March | 12h 16min |
| April | 11h 22min |
| May | 10h 39min |
| June | 10h 17min |
| July | 10h 26min |
| August | 11h 04min |
| September | 11h 54min |
| October | 12h 46min |
| November | 13h 35min |
| December | 14h 00min |
How day length changes through the year in São João do Sul
| Key date | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (start of autumn) | March 20 | 06:22 | 18:30 | 12h 7min |
| June solstice (start of winter) | June 21 | 07:12 | 17:29 | 10h 16min |
| September equinox (start of spring) | September 22 | 06:08 | 18:15 | 12h 6min |
| December solstice (start of summer) | December 21 | 05:16 | 19:17 | 14h 1min |
The longest days in São João do Sul come around December, with 14h 1min of daylight, and the shortest around June, with 10h 16min. The seasonal swing is 3h 44min, a clearly noticeable change at 29.22° S, where summer evenings stay light much longer than winter ones.
Time zone and comparison with the state capital
São João do Sul 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 (218 km away), the Sun rises 4 min later on the clock and sets 6 min later. Today's daylight is 12h 27min here versus 12h 26min in Florianópolis.
Moon today
Today the Moon is Last Quarter, with about 41% of its disc lit and an age of 23.0 days. See the full moon calendar.
São João do Sul at a glance
- StateSanta Catarina (SC)
- Coordinates29.22° S, 49.81° W
- Time zoneUTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo)
- Area code (DDD)48
- IBGE code4216404
- Difference from BrasíliaSame time as Brasília
Cities near São João do Sul
| City | Distance | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa do Sul | 13 km | 05:53 | 18:21 |
| Passo de Torres | 14 km | 05:53 | 18:21 |
| Praia Grande | 14 km | 05:54 | 18:22 |
| Sombrio | 21 km | 05:53 | 18:21 |
| Balneário Gaivota | 23 km | 05:53 | 18:21 |
| Jacinto Machado | 25 km | 05:54 | 18:21 |
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.