Today, Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Sun rises at 04:57 and sets at 17:20 in Tacaimbó (PE), local time UTC-3. Daylight lasts 12h 23min, 26s more than yesterday.
The Sun today in Tacaimbó
It's nighttime now Sunrise in 9h 21min.
Compared with yesterday, today is 26s longer, and tomorrow will be 25s longer than today: in Tacaimbó the days are getting longer, heading toward the December 21 solstice. Solar noon, when the Sun crosses the local meridian, falls at 11:08, which is 52 minutes before 12:00 on the clock. That gap comes from the position of Tacaimbó inside its time zone (UTC-3) and from the equation of time, which moves solar noon by up to 16 minutes through the year.
Twilight and golden hour
| Phase | Time |
|---|---|
| Civil twilight begins | 04:35 |
| Morning golden hour | 04:57 – 05:25 |
| Sunrise | 04:57 |
| Solar noon | 11:08 |
| Evening golden hour | 16:52 – 17:20 |
| Sunset | 17:20 |
| Civil twilight ends | 17:42 |
In Tacaimbó civil twilight lasts 22 minutes at each end of the day today, so it is light enough to walk outdoors from 04:35 to 17:42. The golden hour, when the Sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm, lasts about 28 minutes in the morning and 28 minutes in the evening (photographers also use it for the best light on landscapes and portraits).
Next 7 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | 04:57 | 17:20 | 12h 23min | +26s |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 04:57 | 17:20 | 12h 23min | +25s |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 04:56 | 17:20 | 12h 23min | +26s |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 04:56 | 17:20 | 12h 24min | +25s |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 04:56 | 17:21 | 12h 24min | +24s |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 04:56 | 17:21 | 12h 25min | +25s |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 04:55 | 17:21 | 12h 25min | +25s |
Day length through the year in Tacaimbó
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| Month | Day length |
|---|---|
| January | 12h 33min |
| February | 12h 21min |
| March | 12h 08min |
| April | 11h 55min |
| May | 11h 44min |
| June | 11h 38min |
| July | 11h 40min |
| August | 11h 50min |
| September | 12h 03min |
| October | 12h 16min |
| November | 12h 29min |
| December | 12h 36min |
How day length changes through the year in Tacaimbó
| Key date | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (start of autumn) | March 20 | 05:29 | 17:35 | 12h 6min |
| June solstice (start of winter) | June 21 | 05:37 | 17:16 | 11h 38min |
| September equinox (start of spring) | September 22 | 05:14 | 17:21 | 12h 6min |
| December solstice (start of summer) | December 21 | 05:05 | 17:41 | 12h 36min |
The longest days in Tacaimbó come around December, with 12h 36min of daylight, and the shortest around June, with 11h 38min. The seasonal swing is 0h 58min, a modest change typical of the tropics (8.31° S).
Time zone and comparison with the state capital
Tacaimbó uses the same time as Brasília (UTC-3). This is the same zone as most of the country and the one used for the official Brazilian time. Compared with Recife, the state capital (159 km away), the Sun rises 5 min later on the clock and sets 6 min later. Today's daylight is 12h 23min here versus 12h 22min in Recife.
Moon today
Today the Moon is Waning Gibbous, with about 79% of its disc lit and an age of 19.3 days. See the full moon calendar.
Tacaimbó at a glance
- StatePernambuco (PE)
- Coordinates8.31° S, 36.30° W
- Time zoneUTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo)
- Area code (DDD)81
- IBGE code2614709
- Difference from BrasíliaSame time as Brasília
Cities near Tacaimbó
| City | Distance | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Caitano | 4 km | 04:57 | 17:20 |
| Belo Jardim | 14 km | 04:57 | 17:20 |
| Brejo da Madre de Deus | 20 km | 04:57 | 17:20 |
| Cachoeirinha | 21 km | 04:56 | 17:20 |
| São Bento do Una | 29 km | 04:57 | 17:21 |
| Sanharó | 30 km | 04:58 | 17:21 |
See also
- Sunrise and sunset in Pernambuco and all its cities
- Sunrise and sunset in Recife, the capital of Pernambuco
- Current time in Pernambuco
- Sunrise and sunset in every state and country · Start of the seasons
Times are calculated astronomically for the urban centre and are accurate to about a minute; sunrise and sunset use the upper edge of the Sun and atmospheric refraction. Hills and buildings can change the visible time.