Today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Sun rises at 05:55 and sets at 18:09 in Palmeirópolis (TO), local time UTC-3. Daylight lasts 12h 14min, 44s more than yesterday.
The Sun today in Palmeirópolis
It's daytime now Sunset in 1h 20min.
Compared with yesterday, today is 44s longer, and tomorrow will be 43s longer than today: in Palmeirópolis the days are getting longer, heading toward the December 21 solstice. Solar noon, when the Sun crosses the local meridian, falls at 12:02, which is 2 minutes after 12:00 on the clock. That gap comes from the position of Palmeirópolis 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 | 05:34 |
| Morning golden hour | 05:55 – 06:23 |
| Sunrise | 05:55 |
| Solar noon | 12:02 |
| Evening golden hour | 17:41 – 18:09 |
| Sunset | 18:09 |
| Civil twilight ends | 18:31 |
In Palmeirópolis civil twilight lasts 21 minutes at each end of the day today, so it is light enough to walk outdoors from 05:34 to 18:31. 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 | 05:55 | 18:09 | 12h 14min | +44s |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 05:54 | 18:09 | 12h 15min | +43s |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 05:54 | 18:09 | 12h 15min | +44s |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 05:53 | 18:10 | 12h 16min | +43s |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 05:52 | 18:10 | 12h 17min | +43s |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 05:52 | 18:10 | 12h 17min | +44s |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 05:51 | 18:10 | 12h 18min | +44s |
Day length through the year in Palmeirópolis
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| Month | Day length |
|---|---|
| January | 12h 48min |
| February | 12h 30min |
| March | 12h 10min |
| April | 11h 48min |
| May | 11h 30min |
| June | 11h 21min |
| July | 11h 25min |
| August | 11h 40min |
| September | 12h 01min |
| October | 12h 23min |
| November | 12h 43min |
| December | 12h 53min |
How day length changes through the year in Palmeirópolis
| Key date | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (start of autumn) | March 20 | 06:17 | 18:24 | 12h 6min |
| June solstice (start of winter) | June 21 | 06:34 | 17:56 | 11h 21min |
| September equinox (start of spring) | September 22 | 06:03 | 18:09 | 12h 6min |
| December solstice (start of summer) | December 21 | 05:44 | 18:38 | 12h 53min |
The longest days in Palmeirópolis come around December, with 12h 53min of daylight, and the shortest around June, with 11h 21min. The seasonal swing is 1h 32min, a clearly noticeable change at 13.04° S, where summer evenings stay light much longer than winter ones.
Time zone and comparison with the state capital
Palmeirópolis 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 Palmas, the state capital (312 km away), the Sun rises at practically the same clock time and sets 1 min later. Today's daylight is 12h 14min here versus 12h 12min in Palmas.
Moon today
Today the Moon is Last Quarter, with about 44% of its disc lit and an age of 22.7 days. See the full moon calendar.
Palmeirópolis at a glance
- StateTocantins (TO)
- Coordinates13.04° S, 48.40° W
- Time zoneUTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo)
- Area code (DDD)63
- IBGE code1715754
- Difference from BrasíliaSame time as Brasília
Cities near Palmeirópolis
| City | Distance | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Salvador do Tocantins | 38 km | 05:54 | 18:09 |
| Jaú do Tocantins | 48 km | 05:56 | 18:10 |
| Paranã | 75 km | 05:53 | 18:07 |
| Talismã | 79 km | 05:58 | 18:12 |
| Alvorada | 100 km | 05:58 | 18:12 |
| Peixe | 114 km | 05:56 | 18:10 |
See also
- Sunrise and sunset in Tocantins and all its cities
- Sunrise and sunset in Palmas, the capital of Tocantins
- Current time in Tocantins
- 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.