Today in Boa Vista, Brazil, the sun rises at 6:00 AM and sets at 6:16 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 16m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Boa Vista is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Boa Vista
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Boa Vista runs from N/A to 6:29 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:47 PM and lasts until 6:16 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Boa Vista's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Boa Vista falls exactly at 12:08 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 26.89 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Boa Vista, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Boa Vista?
At Boa Vista's latitude of 2.8208478°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 246.02° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Boa Vista are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 2.8208478, -60.6719582. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Boa Vista (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Boa Vista versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:00 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 16m |
| 2025 | 6:00 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 16m |
| 2021 | 6:00 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 16m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Boa Vista today?
In Boa Vista, the sun rises at exactly 6:00 AM and sets at 6:16 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 16m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Boa Vista today?
Today, morning golden hour in Boa Vista runs from N/A to 6:29 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:47 PM and lasts until 6:14 PM.
Why does sunrise in Boa Vista shift every day?
At Boa Vista's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 246.02° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Boa Vista at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:08 PM when the sun reaches 26.89. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Boa Vista, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Boa Vista changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:00 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:00 AM.