Sunrise and Sunsetin Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
September 2025
Sunrise
Sunset
The sun is 11 hours 40 minutes above the horizon (the length of the day).
Astronomical dawn (first rays of light) begins at 4:47 AM and at 6:57 PM it is completely dark (the end of astronomical twilight).
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2025, Monday | 6:02 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 40m |
| 2 September 2025, Tuesday | 6:01 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 41m |
| 3 September 2025, Wednesday | 6:00 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 42m |
| 4 September 2025, Thursday | 5:59 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 43m |
| 5 September 2025, Friday | 5:58 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 45m |
| 6 September 2025, Saturday | 5:57 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 46m |
| 7 September 2025, Sunday | 5:56 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 47m |
| 8 September 2025, Monday | 5:55 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 48m |
| 9 September 2025, Tuesday | 5:54 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 50m |
| 10 September 2025, Wednesday | 5:53 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 51m |
| 11 September 2025, Thursday | 5:52 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 52m |
| 12 September 2025, Friday | 5:51 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 54m |
| 13 September 2025, Saturday | 5:50 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 55m |
| 14 September 2025, Sunday | 5:49 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 56m |
| 15 September 2025, Monday | 5:48 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 58m |
| 16 September 2025, Tuesday | 5:47 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 59m |
| 17 September 2025, Wednesday | 5:46 AM | 5:47 PM | 12h 00m |
| 18 September 2025, Thursday | 5:45 AM | 5:47 PM | 12h 01m |
| 19 September 2025, Friday | 5:44 AM | 5:47 PM | 12h 03m |
| 20 September 2025, Saturday | 5:43 AM | 5:48 PM | 12h 04m |
| 21 September 2025, Sunday | 5:42 AM | 5:48 PM | 12h 05m |
| 22 September 2025, Monday | 5:41 AM | 5:48 PM | 12h 07m |
| 23 September 2025, Tuesday | 5:40 AM | 5:49 PM | 12h 08m |
| 24 September 2025, Wednesday | 5:39 AM | 5:49 PM | 12h 09m |
| 25 September 2025, Thursday | 5:38 AM | 5:49 PM | 12h 11m |
| 26 September 2025, Friday | 5:37 AM | 5:50 PM | 12h 12m |
| 27 September 2025, Saturday | 5:36 AM | 5:50 PM | 12h 13m |
| 28 September 2025, Sunday | 5:35 AM | 5:50 PM | 12h 15m |
| 29 September 2025, Monday | 5:34 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 16m |
| 30 September 2025, Tuesday | 5:33 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 17m |
Rio de Janeiro sits between granite peaks and the Atlantic coast, with Guanabara Bay opening to the east and beaches facing south and west. This geography creates multiple elevated and waterfront vantage points for both sunrise and sunset.
Best sunrise spots in Rio de Janeiro
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Pão de Açúcar
The 396m summit offers a direct eastern view across Guanabara Bay to Niterói. Cable car starts at 8:00, but occasional special sunrise events allow earlier access.
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Mirante Dona Marta
Viewpoint at 360m with clear eastern sightlines to Sugarloaf and Guanabara Bay. Accessible by car via a paved road from Cosme Velho, free of charge, no time restrictions.
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Vista Chinesa
Chinese-style pavilion in Tijuca National Park at 380m, facing east over the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas and the coast. Reachable by car or a 2km trail from Parque Lage; free entry.
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Mureta da Urca
Low seawall along the Urca waterfront with an open eastern view across Guanabara Bay. Free, accessible 24 hours, popular with locals for morning runs and coffee.
Best sunset spots in Rio de Janeiro
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Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky headland between Copacabana and Ipanema with an unobstructed western horizon toward Morro Dois Irmãos. Free access around the clock, 600m from General Osório metro station.
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Pão de Açúcar
West-facing panorama covering Corcovado, Botafogo, and the coastline. Last descent around 20:00; standard tickets cost approximately R$130.
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Mureta da Urca
The western side faces Corcovado and Cristo Redentor directly. Several kiosks along the wall sell drinks and snacks.
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Parque da Cidade
Hilltop park in Gávea at 170m with westward views over São Conrado beach and the open Atlantic. Free entry, open daily 7:00-17:00.
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Pedra Bonita
Paragliding launch ramp at 520m in Tijuca National Park with a wide western panorama over São Conrado. Free access via a 25-minute trail from Estrada das Canoas.