Sunrise & sunset times in Alexandria, Egypt
On Saturday 3 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:55 and sets at 18:43 in Alexandria. All times are shown in the Africa/Cairo timezone.
Today in Alexandria
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Golden hour in Alexandria today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Alexandria when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Alexandria (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Alexandria’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:59 | 17:20 | 12:09 | 10h 20m |
| February | 06:41 | 17:47 | 12:14 | 11h 05m |
| March | 06:10 | 18:08 | 12:09 | 11h 57m |
| April | 05:32 | 18:28 | 12:00 | 12h 56m |
| May | 06:04 | 19:48 | 12:56 | 13h 44m |
| June | 05:55 | 20:05 | 13:00 | 14h 09m |
| July | 06:06 | 20:05 | 13:06 | 13h 58m |
| August | 06:25 | 19:43 | 13:04 | 13h 17m |
| September | 06:44 | 19:06 | 12:55 | 12h 21m |
| October | 07:03 | 18:28 | 12:46 | 11h 25m |
| November | 06:27 | 17:02 | 11:44 | 10h 34m |
| December | 06:51 | 16:59 | 11:55 | 10h 08m |
Solar year in Alexandria (2026)
Day length in Alexandria swings by 4h 03m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Alexandria
Longest day in Alexandria: 14h 2m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 58m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 36m.
Moon tonight in Alexandria
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 10 October 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Alexandria today?▼
The sun rises at 06:55 Africa/Cairo in Alexandria, Egypt today.
What time is sunset in Alexandria today?▼
The sun sets at 18:43 Africa/Cairo in Alexandria today.
How long is the day in Alexandria today?▼
Daylight in Alexandria today lasts 11 hours and 48 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Alexandria?▼
The morning golden hour in Alexandria runs from 06:30 to 07:27, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:11 to 19:07.
What is the timezone of Alexandria?▼
Alexandria uses the Africa/Cairo timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Alexandria?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Alexandria is 21 June 2026, with 14h 11m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Alexandria?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Alexandria is 21 December 2026, with 10h 07m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Alexandria?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Alexandria swings by 4h 03m.