Longest and shortest day in Natal
In Natal, Brazil, the longest day of 2026 is around the December solstice on Monday, 21 December 2026, with 12h 28m of daylight, and the shortest is around the June solstice on Sunday, 21 June 2026, with 11h 47m.
| Turning point | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Friday, 20 March 2026 | 05:24 | 17:31 | 12h 7m |
| June solstice | Sunday, 21 June 2026 | 05:29 | 17:16 | 11h 47m |
| September equinox | Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | 05:10 | 17:16 | 12h 6m |
| December solstice | Monday, 21 December 2026 | 05:05 | 17:32 | 12h 28m |
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:17 | 17:42 | 12h 25m |
| February | 05:26 | 17:43 | 12h 17m |
| March | 05:25 | 17:33 | 12h 8m |
| April | 05:21 | 17:20 | 11h 59m |
| May | 05:21 | 17:12 | 11h 51m |
| June | 05:27 | 17:15 | 11h 47m |
| July | 05:32 | 17:21 | 11h 49m |
| August | 05:27 | 17:23 | 11h 55m |
| September | 05:13 | 17:18 | 12h 4m |
| October | 04:59 | 17:13 | 12h 14m |
| November | 04:54 | 17:16 | 12h 23m |
| December | 05:02 | 17:29 | 12h 28m |
Why the day gets longer and shorter in Natal
Earth's axis is tilted about 23.4 degrees, so as the planet orbits the Sun, Natal 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 Natal sits from the equator: the further away, the bigger the difference between the longest and shortest day.
Frequently asked questions about day length in Natal
When is the longest day in Natal?
The longest day in Natal falls around the December solstice, on Monday, 21 December 2026 in 2026, with about 12h 28m of daylight, sunrise at 05:05 and sunset at 17:32.
When is the shortest day in Natal?
The shortest day in Natal falls around the June solstice, on Sunday, 21 June 2026 in 2026, with about 11h 47m of daylight, sunrise at 05:29 and sunset at 17:16.
How much does day length change through the year in Natal?
Between the longest and shortest day, Natal gains and loses about 0h 41m of daylight. The change is fastest around the March and September equinoxes and slowest near the solstices.
Every figure is computed from Natal's coordinates with SunCalc, not looked up from a table.