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Cairo Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Egypt
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Cairo, Egypt, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 25, 2026 in Cairo, Egypt, sunrise is at 6:46 AM and sunset is at 6:50 PM (Africa/Cairo). The day lasts 12h 04m, solar noon is at 12:48 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:17 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:18 PM.
Local date
September 25, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Sep 25, 2026, 5:19 AM
Today’s solar times in Cairo
Dawn
6:22 AM
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:17 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:18 PM
Sunset
6:50 PM
Dusk
7:14 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 04m
Solar noon
12:48 PM
Coordinates
30.0626, 31.2497
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 30.0626, longitude 31.2497, and the Africa/Cairo time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Cairo over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 25, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 04m |
| TomorrowSep 26, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 02m |
| +1 weekOct 2, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 52m |
| +1 monthOct 25, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 11m |
What these times mean
Cairo 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 Cairo throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:52 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 25m |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 08m |
| March | 6:06 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 5:29 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 53m |
| May | 6:03 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 39m |
| June | 5:54 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 04m |
| July | 6:04 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 54m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 15m |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 28m |
| November | 6:21 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 39m |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 13m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:21 AM
April 23
Latest sunset
8:01 PM
June 25
Longest day
14h 05m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 12m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Cairo 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% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cairo today?
On September 25, 2026, sunrise in Cairo, Egypt is at 6:46 AM and sunset is at 6:50 PM (Africa/Cairo).
How long is the day in Cairo today?
Today in Cairo, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 04m.
When is golden hour in Cairo?
Morning golden hour in Cairo ends at 7:17 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:18 PM.
What time is solar noon in Cairo?
Solar noon in Cairo is at 12:48 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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