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Alexandria Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Egypt
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Alexandria, Egypt, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 14, 2026 in Alexandria, Egypt, sunrise is at 7:03 AM and sunset is at 6:31 PM (Africa/Cairo). The day lasts 11h 29m, solar noon is at 12:47 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:35 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:59 PM.
Local date
October 14, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Oct 14, 2026, 3:03 PM
Today’s solar times in Alexandria
Dawn
6:38 AM
Sunrise
7:03 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:35 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:59 PM
Sunset
6:31 PM
Dusk
6:56 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 29m
Solar noon
12:47 PM
Coordinates
31.2018, 29.9158
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 31.2018, longitude 29.9158, and the Africa/Cairo time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Alexandria over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 14, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 29m |
| TomorrowOct 15, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 27m |
| +1 weekOct 21, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 16m |
| +1 monthNov 13, 2026 | 6:26 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 38m |
What these times mean
Alexandria changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Alexandria throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 20m |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 05m |
| March | 6:12 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 5:33 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 55m |
| May | 6:06 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 44m |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 10m |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 59m |
| August | 6:27 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 18m |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 27m |
| November | 6:28 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 35m |
| December | 6:52 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 08m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:25 AM
April 23
Latest sunset
8:09 PM
June 23
Longest day
14h 11m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 07m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Alexandria with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2027 | 1:07 PM | 107.9% |
| Mar 20, 2034 | 12:18 PM | 104.6% |
| Jan 5, 2038 | 3:47 PM | 97.3% |
| Sep 12, 2053 | 12:34 PM | 103.3% |
| Nov 5, 2059 | 11:18 AM | 94.2% |
Eclipse Syllabus
How to find golden hour for your photo shoot
Find warm, low-angle light using your location, date and Sun position. Check terrain and weather, then choose camera settings for the photograph you want.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Alexandria today?
On October 14, 2026, sunrise in Alexandria, Egypt is at 7:03 AM and sunset is at 6:31 PM (Africa/Cairo).
How long is the day in Alexandria today?
Today in Alexandria, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 29m.
When is golden hour in Alexandria?
Morning golden hour in Alexandria ends at 7:35 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:59 PM.
What time is solar noon in Alexandria?
Solar noon in Alexandria is at 12:47 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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