Longest and shortest day in Duque de Caxias
In Duque de Caxias, Brazil, the longest day of 2026 is around the December solstice on Monday, 21 December 2026, with 13h 32m of daylight, and the shortest is around the June solstice on Sunday, 21 June 2026, with 10h 44m.
| Turning point | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Friday, 20 March 2026 | 05:56 | 18:04 | 12h 7m |
| June solstice | Sunday, 21 June 2026 | 06:33 | 17:17 | 10h 44m |
| September equinox | Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | 05:42 | 17:49 | 12h 7m |
| December solstice | Monday, 21 December 2026 | 05:05 | 18:37 | 13h 32m |
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:21 | 18:43 | 13h 23m |
| February | 05:41 | 18:32 | 12h 51m |
| March | 05:55 | 18:09 | 12h 14m |
| April | 06:06 | 17:40 | 11h 34m |
| May | 06:18 | 17:20 | 11h 2m |
| June | 06:31 | 17:16 | 10h 45m |
| July | 06:33 | 17:25 | 10h 52m |
| August | 06:18 | 17:37 | 11h 20m |
| September | 05:49 | 17:47 | 11h 57m |
| October | 05:20 | 17:57 | 12h 37m |
| November | 05:01 | 18:14 | 13h 13m |
| December | 05:02 | 18:34 | 13h 32m |
Why the day gets longer and shorter in Duque de Caxias
Earth's axis is tilted about 23.4 degrees, so as the planet orbits the Sun, Duque de Caxias leans toward the Sun for part of the year and away for the rest. When it leans toward the Sun the days lengthen and the Sun climbs higher; half a year later the opposite happens. The size of the swing depends on how far Duque de Caxias sits from the equator: the further away, the bigger the difference between the longest and shortest day.
Frequently asked questions about day length in Duque de Caxias
When is the longest day in Duque de Caxias?
The longest day in Duque de Caxias falls around the December solstice, on Monday, 21 December 2026 in 2026, with about 13h 32m of daylight, sunrise at 05:05 and sunset at 18:37.
When is the shortest day in Duque de Caxias?
The shortest day in Duque de Caxias falls around the June solstice, on Sunday, 21 June 2026 in 2026, with about 10h 44m of daylight, sunrise at 06:33 and sunset at 17:17.
How much does day length change through the year in Duque de Caxias?
Between the longest and shortest day, Duque de Caxias gains and loses about 2h 48m of daylight. The change is fastest around the March and September equinoxes and slowest near the solstices.
Every figure is computed from Duque de Caxias's coordinates with SunCalc, not looked up from a table.