Longest and shortest day in Joao Pessoa
In Joao Pessoa, Brazil, the longest day of 2026 is around the December solstice on Monday, 21 December 2026, with 12h 32m of daylight, and the shortest is around the June solstice on Sunday, 21 June 2026, with 11h 43m.
| Turning point | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Friday, 20 March 2026 | 05:23 | 17:30 | 12h 7m |
| June solstice | Sunday, 21 June 2026 | 05:30 | 17:12 | 11h 43m |
| September equinox | Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | 05:09 | 17:15 | 12h 6m |
| December solstice | Monday, 21 December 2026 | 05:01 | 17:33 | 12h 32m |
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:14 | 17:43 | 12h 29m |
| February | 05:23 | 17:43 | 12h 20m |
| March | 05:24 | 17:32 | 12h 9m |
| April | 05:21 | 17:17 | 11h 57m |
| May | 05:22 | 17:09 | 11h 48m |
| June | 05:28 | 17:11 | 11h 43m |
| July | 05:33 | 17:17 | 11h 45m |
| August | 05:27 | 17:20 | 11h 53m |
| September | 05:12 | 17:16 | 12h 4m |
| October | 04:57 | 17:12 | 12h 15m |
| November | 04:50 | 17:17 | 12h 26m |
| December | 04:58 | 17:30 | 12h 32m |
Why the day gets longer and shorter in Joao Pessoa
Earth's axis is tilted about 23.4 degrees, so as the planet orbits the Sun, Joao Pessoa 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 Joao Pessoa sits from the equator: the further away, the bigger the difference between the longest and shortest day.
Frequently asked questions about day length in Joao Pessoa
When is the longest day in Joao Pessoa?
The longest day in Joao Pessoa falls around the December solstice, on Monday, 21 December 2026 in 2026, with about 12h 32m of daylight, sunrise at 05:01 and sunset at 17:33.
When is the shortest day in Joao Pessoa?
The shortest day in Joao Pessoa falls around the June solstice, on Sunday, 21 June 2026 in 2026, with about 11h 43m of daylight, sunrise at 05:30 and sunset at 17:12.
How much does day length change through the year in Joao Pessoa?
Between the longest and shortest day, Joao Pessoa gains and loses about 0h 49m of daylight. The change is fastest around the March and September equinoxes and slowest near the solstices.
Every figure is computed from Joao Pessoa's coordinates with SunCalc, not looked up from a table.