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Tanta, Egypt: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Tanta, Egypt. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Tanta, Egypt, sunrise is at 6:17 AM and sunset is at 5:04 PM (Africa/Cairo). The day lasts 10h 47m, solar noon is at 11:41 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:51 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:30 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 3:28 PM
Today’s solar times in Tanta
Dawn
5:52 AM
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:51 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:30 PM
Sunset
5:04 PM
Dusk
5:29 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 47m
Solar noon
11:41 AM
Coordinates
30.7885, 31.0019
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 30.7885, longitude 31.0019, and the Africa/Cairo time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Tanta over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 47m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 6:18 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 45m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 6:23 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 37m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 4:55 PM | 10h 13m |
What these times mean
Tanta 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 Tanta throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 22m |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 06m |
| March | 6:07 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 5:29 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 55m |
| May | 6:02 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 42m |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 08m |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 58m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 17m |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 27m |
| November | 6:23 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 37m |
| December | 6:47 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 10m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:21 AM
April 23
Latest sunset
8:04 PM
June 26
Longest day
14h 09m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 09m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Tanta 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 Tanta today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Tanta, Egypt is at 6:17 AM and sunset is at 5:04 PM (Africa/Cairo).
How long is the day in Tanta today?
Today in Tanta, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 47m.
When is golden hour in Tanta?
Morning golden hour in Tanta ends at 6:51 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:30 PM.
What time is solar noon in Tanta?
Solar noon in Tanta is at 11:41 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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