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Tanta Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Egypt
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Tanta, Egypt, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Tanta, Egypt, sunrise is at 6:46 AM and sunset is at 6:52 PM (Africa/Cairo). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 12:49 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:18 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:20 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 6:33 PM
Today’s solar times in Tanta
Dawn
6:22 AM
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:18 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:20 PM
Sunset
6:52 PM
Dusk
7:16 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
12:49 PM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 04m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 53m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 11m |
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 September 24, 2026, sunrise in Tanta, Egypt is at 6:46 AM and sunset is at 6:52 PM (Africa/Cairo).
How long is the day in Tanta today?
Today in Tanta, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Tanta?
Morning golden hour in Tanta ends at 7:18 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:20 PM.
What time is solar noon in Tanta?
Solar noon in Tanta is at 12:49 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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