Today in Ceará, Brazil, the sun rises at 5:50 AM and sets at 5:39 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 49m 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, Ceará is currently in its Winter season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Ceará
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Ceará runs from N/A to 6:19 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:09 PM and lasts until 5:39 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Ceará's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Ceará falls exactly at 11:44 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 41.15 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Ceará today.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Ceará?
At Ceará's latitude of -5.3264703°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 233.55° (SW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Ceará are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -5.3264703, -39.7156073. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Ceará (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 Ceará versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:50 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 49m |
| 2025 | 5:50 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 49m |
| 2021 | 5:50 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 49m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Ceará today?
In Ceará, the sun rises at exactly 5:50 AM and sets at 5:39 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 49m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Ceará today?
Today, morning golden hour in Ceará runs from N/A to 6:19 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:09 PM and lasts until 5:37 PM.
Why does sunrise in Ceará shift every day?
At Ceará's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 233.55° (SW). 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 Ceará at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:44 AM when the sun reaches 41.15. This produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Ceará today.
Has the sunrise time in Ceará 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 5:50 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:50 AM.