Winter Solstice in Rio de Janeiro

Brazil — December 21, 2026

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Rio de Janeiro
08:13:02
America/Sao_Paulo
GMT / UTC
11:13:02
Etc/UTC
Mecca
14:13:02
UTC+3

About Winter Solstice

The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, typically occurring around December 21-22.

Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.

Rio de Janeiro Quick Facts

Country
🇧🇷 Brazil
Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo
Population
6,747,815
Coordinates
-22.9064, -43.1822

Sun Times Today in Rio de Janeiro

Sunrise
06:02
Solar Noon
11:55
Sunset
17:48
Golden Hour
17:18
Daylight
11h 45m

Local time

Prayer Times Today in Rio de Janeiro

Prayer Time (Local)
Fajr 04:47
Sunrise 06:02
Dhuhr 11:55
Asr 15:17
Maghrib 17:48
Isha 18:58

Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.

Typical Weather

High
31.4°C
Low
23.6°C
Condition
Cloudy

Historical average for this date. Not a forecast.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Winter Solstice in Rio de Janeiro?
Winter Solstice in Rio de Janeiro falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
What timezone is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro is in the America/Sao_Paulo timezone.