Sun path · Rio de Janeiro
Sunrise & sunset direction in Rio de Janeiro
See which way the sun rises and sets in Rio de Janeiro, with the full arc showing elevation against compass direction. Dashed curves show the June solstice, equinox and December solstice for comparison.
Drag the timeline to see where the sun will be in the sky.
Sun path in Rio de Janeiro on Thu, Sep 24
The sun rises at 91°, E and sets at 269°, W in Rio de Janeiro, reaching a peak elevation of 68° at solar noon. Day length is 12h 9m, measured from sunrise to sunset.
The chart above plots the full arc of the sun across the sky. The horizontal axis is compass direction, the vertical axis is elevation. Dashed reference curves show the June solstice, equinox and December solstice so you can see how the arc shifts through the year.
Use the scrubber to walk through the day and read the sun's compass bearing and elevation at any moment. For photography, check which direction light will come from at your planned shoot time and whether your subject will be front-lit, side-lit or backlit.
Sunrise and sunset direction in Rio de Janeiro
Bearings are measured clockwise from north and calculated from the sun path for this location.
| Date | Sun rises | Sun sets |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 91°, E | 269°, W |
| June solstice | 65°, ENE | 295°, WNW |
| Equinox | 91°, E | 270°, W |
| December solstice | 116°, ESE | 244°, WSW |
Frequently asked
- Which way does the sun rise in Rio de Janeiro?
- On Thu, Sep 24, the sun rises in Rio de Janeiro at 91°, E (east).
- Which direction does the sun set in Rio de Janeiro in December?
- At the December solstice, the sun sets in Rio de Janeiro at 244°, WSW (west-southwest).
- How high does the sun get in Rio de Janeiro?
- On Thu, Sep 24, the sun reaches about 68° above the horizon at its highest point in Rio de Janeiro.
