Sunrise and Sunsetin Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Thursday, 26 March 2026
Sunrise
Sunset
The sun is 11 hours 59 minutes above the horizon (the length of the day).
Astronomical dawn (first rays of light) begins at 4:44 AM and at 7:12 PM it is completely dark (the end of astronomical twilight).
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 March 2026, Sunday | 5:48 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 32m |
| 2 March 2026, Monday | 5:49 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 31m |
| 3 March 2026, Tuesday | 5:49 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 30m |
| 4 March 2026, Wednesday | 5:50 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 28m |
| 5 March 2026, Thursday | 5:50 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 27m |
| 6 March 2026, Friday | 5:50 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 26m |
| 7 March 2026, Saturday | 5:51 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 24m |
| 8 March 2026, Sunday | 5:51 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 23m |
| 9 March 2026, Monday | 5:52 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 22m |
| 10 March 2026, Tuesday | 5:52 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 20m |
| 11 March 2026, Wednesday | 5:52 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 19m |
| 12 March 2026, Thursday | 5:53 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 18m |
| 13 March 2026, Friday | 5:53 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 16m |
| 14 March 2026, Saturday | 5:54 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 15m |
| 15 March 2026, Sunday | 5:54 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 14m |
| 16 March 2026, Monday | 5:54 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 12m |
| 17 March 2026, Tuesday | 5:55 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 11m |
| 18 March 2026, Wednesday | 5:55 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 10m |
| 19 March 2026, Thursday | 5:56 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 08m |
| 20 March 2026, Friday | 5:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 07m |
| 21 March 2026, Saturday | 5:56 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 06m |
| 22 March 2026, Sunday | 5:57 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 04m |
| 23 March 2026, Monday | 5:57 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 03m |
| 24 March 2026, Tuesday | 5:57 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 02m |
| 25 March 2026, Wednesday | 5:58 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 00m |
| 26 March 2026, Thursday | 5:58 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 59m |
| 27 March 2026, Friday | 5:59 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 58m |
| 28 March 2026, Saturday | 5:59 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 56m |
| 29 March 2026, Sunday | 5:59 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 55m |
| 30 March 2026, Monday | 6:00 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 54m |
| 31 March 2026, Tuesday | 6:00 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 52m |
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.