Sunrise and Sunsetin Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Sunrise
Sunset
The sun is 13 hours 12 minutes above the horizon (the length of the day).
Astronomical dawn (first rays of light) begins at 4:07 AM and at 8:03 PM it is completely dark (the end of astronomical twilight).
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026, Thursday | 5:10 AM | 6:41 PM | 13h 30m |
| 2 January 2026, Friday | 5:11 AM | 6:41 PM | 13h 30m |
| 3 January 2026, Saturday | 5:12 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 29m |
| 4 January 2026, Sunday | 5:12 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 29m |
| 5 January 2026, Monday | 5:13 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 29m |
| 6 January 2026, Tuesday | 5:14 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 28m |
| 7 January 2026, Wednesday | 5:15 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 28m |
| 8 January 2026, Thursday | 5:15 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 27m |
| 9 January 2026, Friday | 5:16 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 26m |
| 10 January 2026, Saturday | 5:17 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 26m |
| 11 January 2026, Sunday | 5:17 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 25m |
| 12 January 2026, Monday | 5:18 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 25m |
| 13 January 2026, Tuesday | 5:19 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 24m |
| 14 January 2026, Wednesday | 5:19 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 23m |
| 15 January 2026, Thursday | 5:20 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 22m |
| 16 January 2026, Friday | 5:21 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 22m |
| 17 January 2026, Saturday | 5:22 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 21m |
| 18 January 2026, Sunday | 5:22 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 20m |
| 19 January 2026, Monday | 5:23 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 19m |
| 20 January 2026, Tuesday | 5:24 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 18m |
| 21 January 2026, Wednesday | 5:25 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 18m |
| 22 January 2026, Thursday | 5:25 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 17m |
| 23 January 2026, Friday | 5:26 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 16m |
| 24 January 2026, Saturday | 5:27 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 15m |
| 25 January 2026, Sunday | 5:27 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 14m |
| 26 January 2026, Monday | 5:28 AM | 6:41 PM | 13h 13m |
| 27 January 2026, Tuesday | 5:29 AM | 6:41 PM | 13h 12m |
| 28 January 2026, Wednesday | 5:30 AM | 6:41 PM | 13h 11m |
| 29 January 2026, Thursday | 5:30 AM | 6:41 PM | 13h 10m |
| 30 January 2026, Friday | 5:31 AM | 6:40 PM | 13h 09m |
| 31 January 2026, Saturday | 5:32 AM | 6:40 PM | 13h 08m |
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.