Current Time in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil Now

Q: What is the current time in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil?

The current local time in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil is 9:40 AM on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The timezone is America/Fortaleza (UTCUTC-03:00, -03).

Q: What time zone is Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil in?

Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil observes the America/Fortaleza timezone, which is UTCUTC-03:00. The timezone abbreviation is -03.

Q: Is Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil currently observing Daylight Saving Time?

No, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time. Standard time is in effect.

Q: What time is sunrise and sunset in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil today?

Today in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, the sun rises at 05:32 AM and sets at 05:31 PM, giving 11h 59m of daylight (April 26, 2026).

Q: What is the moon phase in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil today?

Today's moon phase in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil is Waxing Gibbous, 75% illuminated (April 26, 2026). Moonrise: 13:58. Moonset: 01:29.

Q: What is the international dialing code for Brazil?

The international dialing code (country code) for Brazil is +55. The internet country-code top-level domain is .br. A typical phone number format is: (XX) XXXXX-XXXX.

Q: What is the population of Fortaleza?

The population of Fortaleza is approximately 2.4 million people.

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☀ Daytime ·Sunset05:31 PM ·🌔 Waxing Gibbous

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🌅 05:32 AM

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🌇 05:31 PM

📍 Location	Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
🌏 Country	🇧🇷 Brazil
⏲️ Timezone	America/Fortaleza
📐 Coordinates	3.7227° S, 38.5247° W
👥 Population	2,447,409 approx.
💵 Currency	Brazilian Real (R$)

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Sunrise & Sunset

↑ 05:32 AM ↓ 05:31 PM

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Waxing Gibbous · 75% lit

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Sunrise & Sunset TodaySunday, April 26, 2026

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🌅05:32 AM🌇05:31 PM

Event	Time	Details
🌌 Astronomical Dawn	04:21 AM	Sun 18° below horizon
🌊 Nautical Dawn	04:46 AM	Sun 12° below horizon
🌄 Civil Dawn	05:10 AM	Sun 6° below horizon
🌅 Sunrise	05:32 AM	Upper limb touches horizon
📸 Golden Hour AM	05:32 AM – 06:00 AM	Warm low-angle light
☀ Solar Noon	11:31 AM	Sun at highest point
📸 Golden Hour PM	05:03 PM – 05:31 PM	Warm low-angle light
🌇 Sunset	05:31 PM	Upper limb touches horizon
🌆 Civil Dusk	05:53 PM	Sun 6° below horizon
🌊 Nautical Dusk	06:17 PM	Sun 12° below horizon
🌌 Astronomical Dusk	06:42 PM	Sun 18° below horizon
⏱️ Day Length	11h 59m	Total daylight duration

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Moon Phase TodaySunday, April 26, 2026

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Waxing Gibbous

75% illuminated

🌙 Moonrise13:58

🌑 Moonset01:29

📏 Distance385,336 km

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Phase	Date	Time
🌕 Full Moon	2026-05-01	14:23
🌗 Last Quarter	2026-05-09	18:20
🌑 New Moon	2026-05-16	17:02
🌓 First Quarter	2026-05-23	08:02

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Local Business HoursFortaleza

🏢 Office Hours	09:00-18:00	📅 Holiday
🏦 Bank Hours	10:00-16:00	📅 Holiday
🛒 Shop Hours	10:00-22:00	📅 Holiday
📅 Weekend	Saturday,Sunday	📅 Weekend Today

Emergency NumbersFortaleza

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Police

190

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Fire

193

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Ambulance

192

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Phone & Country InfoBrazil

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Dialing Code

+55

International prefix

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Internet TLD

.br

Country domain

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Phone Format

(XX) XXXXX-XXXX

Typical local format

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Plug Types

C/N

127/220V · Right-hand traffic

💡To call Brazil from abroad, dial your country's exit code ++55, then the local number (format:(XX) XXXXX-XXXX).

Daylight Hours by MonthFortaleza · 2026

Jan

12h 19m

Feb

12h 14m

Mar

12h 8m

Apr

12h 2m

May

11h 57m

Jun

11h 54m

Jul

11h 55m

Aug

11h 59m

Sep

12h 5m

Oct

12h 11m

Nov

12h 17m

Dec

12h 20m

▐ This month▐ Longest day▐ Shortest day

Today (April 26) has11h 59mof daylight in Fortaleza.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsTime & location — Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil

❓What is the current time in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil?

❓What time zone is Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil in?

❓Is Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil currently observing Daylight Saving Time?

❓What time is sunrise and sunset in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil today?

❓What is the moon phase in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil today?

❓What is the international dialing code for Brazil?

❓What is the population of Fortaleza?

About Fortaleza Time, timezone & local overview

The current time in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil is 9:40 AM on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Timezone in effect: America/Fortaleza — UTCUTC-03:00, also known as -03. No DST adjustment is active; this location follows standard time. The city has a population of around 2.4 million. Today offers 11h 59m of sunlight, from 05:32 AM sunrise to 05:31 PM sunset. Looking up tonight, you'll find a Waxing Gibbous, 75% illuminated. The currency used here is Brazilian Real (R$).