Sunrise and sunset in Rio Grande do Norte today

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Thursday, October 29, 2026
Sunrise: 04:55Sunset: 17:13Day: 12h 18min Reference: Natal
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Today, Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Sun rises at 04:55 and sets at 17:13 in Rio Grande do Norte (local time, based on the capital, Natal). That gives 12h 18min of daylight, with solar noon at 11:04.

The Sun today

It's nighttime now Sunrise in 8h 47min.

Sunrise04:55
Solar noon11:04
Sunset17:13
Day length12h 18min

Compared with yesterday, today is 18s longer, and tomorrow will be 18s longer than today: days are getting longer.

Today's timeline: twilight, sunrise and sunset

Today's local times
EventTime
Astronomical twilight begins (Sun 18° below the horizon)03:44
Nautical twilight begins (12° below)04:09
Civil twilight begins (6° below)04:34
Sunrise04:55
Solar noon11:04
Sunset17:13
Civil twilight ends17:35
Nautical twilight ends17:59
Astronomical twilight ends18:25

Dawn and dusk are not instant. Today in Rio Grande do Norte, civil twilight begins 21 minutes before sunrise, so it is already light enough to walk outdoors at 04:34, and it fades about 21 minutes after sunset. Close to the tropics twilight is short, because the Sun sinks almost vertically. Photographers often plan around the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset, when the light is warm and soft, and drivers, cyclists and runners can use these times to know when to switch on lights.

Next 14 days

Sunrise and sunset in Rio Grande do Norte over the next 14 days
DateSunriseSunsetSolar noonLengthChange
Thu, Oct 2904:5517:13 11:0412h 18min +18s
Fri, Oct 3004:5517:13 11:0412h 18min +18s
Sat, Oct 3104:5517:13 11:0412h 18min +18s
Sun, Nov 104:5417:13 11:0412h 18min +18s
Mon, Nov 204:5417:14 11:0412h 19min +17s
Tue, Nov 304:5417:14 11:0412h 19min +18s
Wed, Nov 404:5417:14 11:0412h 19min +17s
Thu, Nov 504:5417:14 11:0412h 20min +17s
Fri, Nov 604:5417:14 11:0412h 20min +17s
Sat, Nov 704:5417:14 11:0412h 20min +16s
Sun, Nov 804:5417:15 11:0412h 20min +16s
Mon, Nov 904:5417:15 11:0412h 21min +17s
Tue, Nov 1004:5417:15 11:0412h 21min +16s
Wed, Nov 1104:5317:15 11:0412h 21min +16s

How daylight changes through the year in Rio Grande do Norte

The longest day of 2026 is December 21, with 12h 27min of daylight, and the shortest is June 19, with 11h 47min: a seasonal swing of 0h 40min. The earliest sunrise is at 04:53 (November 11) and the latest at 05:32 (July 9); the earliest sunset is at 17:12 (May 13) and the latest at 17:45 (January 30). Because this place is close to the equator, days and nights stay close to 12 hours all year and the seasons are hardly noticeable in the sky.

Monthly table: October 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Rio Grande do Norte, October
DateSunriseSunsetLengthCivil twilight
Thu, Oct 105:0517:15 12h 9min 04:45 – 17:35
Fri, Oct 205:0517:14 12h 9min 04:44 – 17:35
Sat, Oct 305:0417:14 12h 9min 04:44 – 17:35
Sun, Oct 405:0417:14 12h 10min 04:43 – 17:35
Mon, Oct 505:0417:14 12h 10min 04:43 – 17:35
Tue, Oct 605:0317:14 12h 10min 04:42 – 17:35
Wed, Oct 705:0317:14 12h 11min 04:42 – 17:35
Thu, Oct 805:0217:14 12h 11min 04:41 – 17:35
Fri, Oct 905:0217:14 12h 11min 04:41 – 17:34
Sat, Oct 1005:0117:13 12h 12min 04:40 – 17:34
Sun, Oct 1105:0117:13 12h 12min 04:40 – 17:34
Mon, Oct 1205:0017:13 12h 12min 04:39 – 17:34
Tue, Oct 1305:0017:13 12h 13min 04:39 – 17:34
Wed, Oct 1405:0017:13 12h 13min 04:39 – 17:34
Thu, Oct 1504:5917:13 12h 13min 04:38 – 17:34
Fri, Oct 1604:5917:13 12h 14min 04:38 – 17:34
Sat, Oct 1704:5917:13 12h 14min 04:37 – 17:34
Sun, Oct 1804:5817:13 12h 14min 04:37 – 17:34
Mon, Oct 1904:5817:13 12h 15min 04:37 – 17:34
Tue, Oct 2004:5717:13 12h 15min 04:36 – 17:34
Wed, Oct 2104:5717:13 12h 15min 04:36 – 17:34
Thu, Oct 2204:5717:13 12h 15min 04:36 – 17:34
Fri, Oct 2304:5717:13 12h 16min 04:35 – 17:34
Sat, Oct 2404:5617:13 12h 16min 04:35 – 17:34
Sun, Oct 2504:5617:13 12h 16min 04:35 – 17:34
Mon, Oct 2604:5617:13 12h 17min 04:34 – 17:34
Tue, Oct 2704:5517:13 12h 17min 04:34 – 17:34
Wed, Oct 2804:5517:13 12h 17min 04:34 – 17:34
Thu, Oct 2904:5517:13 12h 18min 04:34 – 17:35
Fri, Oct 3004:5517:13 12h 18min 04:33 – 17:35
Sat, Oct 3104:5517:13 12h 18min 04:33 – 17:35

Where these times come from

All times are calculated astronomically for Natal (5.79° S, 35.21° W) and shown in the local time zone (America/Fortaleza, UTC-3). Sunrise and sunset refer to the moment the upper edge of the Sun touches the horizon, already counting atmospheric refraction. They refer to the state capital; elsewhere in Rio Grande do Norte the times differ. Each degree of longitude to the east or west moves solar time by about 4 minutes, so inland towns can see the Sun rise noticeably earlier or later than the capital, and a place at a different latitude has a slightly different day length. Values are accurate to within about a minute.

See also

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Coordinates used: 5.79° S, 35.21° W

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Frequently asked questions

What time does the sun rise and set today in Rio Grande do Norte?

Today (October 29) the Sun rises at 04:55 and sets at 17:13 in Rio Grande do Norte, local time (reference: Natal). Solar noon, when the Sun is highest, is at 11:04.

How long is the day today in Rio Grande do Norte?

Today has 12h 18min of daylight between sunrise and sunset. Tomorrow will be 18s longer than today.

What are the longest and shortest days of the year in Rio Grande do Norte?

In 2026 the longest day is December 21 with 12h 27min of daylight, and the shortest is June 19 with 11h 47min. The difference between them is 0h 40min.

When does it start getting light and dark in Rio Grande do Norte?

Civil twilight, when there is enough light to see outdoors without lamps, starts at 04:34 and ends at 17:35. The sky is fully dark only after astronomical twilight ends, at 18:25.

Do these times apply to every city in Rio Grande do Norte?

They are calculated for Natal, the state capital. In other cities of the state the Sun rises and sets a few minutes earlier or later: each degree of longitude east or west shifts the time by about 4 minutes.

Why does day length vary so little in Rio Grande do Norte?

Because the Earth's axis is tilted by about 23.4° and the seasonal swing in daylight grows with latitude. The latitude here is 5.79° S, close to the equator, where the day stays near 12 hours all year.