Current Time in Fortaleza, Brazil 🇧🇷
Lat/Long: 3.72° S, 38.54° W
Elevation: 18 m above sea level
Population rank: #5 of 2,064 cities in Brazil by population
State: Ceará
Country: 🇧🇷 Brazil (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Fortaleza
Solar time: clocks run about 25m behind the sun
Timezone: GMT-3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Daylight Hours in Fortaleza
Fortaleza gets 11h 54m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset is at 17:30.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 54m near the June solstice to 12h 20m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 10 Jun ● | 04:19 | 05:36 | 11:33 | 14:57 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:19 | 05:36 | 11:33 | 14:57 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:19 | 05:36 | 11:33 | 14:57 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:19 | 05:36 | 11:34 | 14:57 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:20 | 05:37 | 11:34 | 14:58 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:20 | 05:37 | 11:34 | 14:58 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:20 | 05:37 | 11:34 | 14:58 | 17:32 | 19:02 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Fortaleza
Sunrise
in Fortaleza
↑
5:36 AM
Sunset
in Fortaleza
↓
5:30 PM
Day Length
11h 54m
Dawn
in Fortaleza
5:13 AM
Dusk
in Fortaleza
5:53 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Fortaleza
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
22.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:49
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 14:03
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How Far Is Fortaleza From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 2,370 km | SSW (201deg) |
| New York | 6,115 km | NNW (328deg) |
| Paris | 7,052 km | NNE (29deg) |
| London | 7,134 km | NNE (25deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,296 km | NW (305deg) |
| Moscow | 9,493 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Dubai | 10,567 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,392 km | ENE (71deg) |
Fortaleza's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Fortaleza and you would surface in the open ocean, near 3.7deg N, 141.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fortaleza
What time is it in Fortaleza right now?
The current local time in Fortaleza is 22:23 on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Fortaleza follows the America/Fortaleza time zone.
What time zone is Fortaleza in?
Fortaleza uses the America/Fortaleza IANA time zone (UTC−03:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Fortaleza?
Is Fortaleza on daylight saving time right now?
No — Fortaleza is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 10, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Fortaleza today?
Today in Fortaleza: sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset is at 17:30, giving 11h 54m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Fortaleza tonight?
The moon phase over Fortaleza tonight is Waning Crescent with 22.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Fortaleza?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Fortaleza, clocks run about 25m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.