Sunrise & sunset times in Cairo, Egypt
On Friday 1 May 2026, the sun rises at 06:12 and sets at 19:32 in Cairo. All times are shown in the Africa/Cairo timezone.
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Sunrise
06:12
Az 72°
Sunset
19:32
Az 288°
Solar noon12:52
Day length13h 20m
+1m 33s vs. yesterday
Twilight▼
Civil dawn05:46
Nautical dawn05:16
Astronomical dawn04:45
Civil dusk19:57
Nautical dusk20:28
Astronomical dusk20:59
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour (morning)05:46 – 06:45
Golden hour (evening)18:59 – 19:57
Blue hour (morning)05:46 – 05:56
Blue hour (evening)19:47 – 19:57
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Cairo (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Cairo’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:51 | 17:17 | 12:04 | 10h 25m |
| February | 06:35 | 17:43 | 12:09 | 11h 08m |
| March | 06:05 | 18:03 | 12:03 | 11h 58m |
| April | 05:28 | 18:22 | 11:55 | 12h 53m |
| May | 06:01 | 19:41 | 12:51 | 13h 39m |
| June | 05:53 | 19:57 | 12:55 | 14h 04m |
| July | 06:03 | 19:57 | 13:01 | 13h 53m |
| August | 06:22 | 19:36 | 12:59 | 13h 14m |
| September | 06:39 | 19:00 | 12:50 | 12h 21m |
| October | 06:56 | 18:24 | 12:40 | 11h 27m |
| November | 06:20 | 16:58 | 11:39 | 10h 38m |
| December | 06:43 | 16:56 | 11:50 | 10h 13m |
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Cairo today?▼
The sun rises at 06:12 Africa/Cairo in Cairo, Egypt today.
What time is sunset in Cairo today?▼
The sun sets at 19:32 Africa/Cairo in Cairo today.
How long is the day in Cairo today?▼
Daylight in Cairo today lasts 13 hours and 20 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Cairo?▼
The morning golden hour in Cairo runs from 05:46 to 06:45, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:59 to 19:57.
What is the timezone of Cairo?▼
Cairo uses the Africa/Cairo timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.