Sunrise & sunset times in Cairo, Egypt
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:53 and sets at 19:57 in Cairo. All times are shown in the Africa/Cairo timezone.
Today in Cairo
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Golden hour in Cairo 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 Cairo when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
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 |
Solar year in Cairo (2026)
Day length in Cairo swings by 3h 52m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Cairo
Longest day in Cairo: 13h 56m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 4m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 56m.
Moon tonight in Cairo
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 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 Cairo today?▼
The sun rises at 05:53 Africa/Cairo in Cairo, Egypt today.
What time is sunset in Cairo today?▼
The sun sets at 19:57 Africa/Cairo in Cairo today.
How long is the day in Cairo today?▼
Daylight in Cairo today lasts 14 hours and 4 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Cairo?▼
The morning golden hour in Cairo runs from 05:25 to 06:28, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:22 to 20:25.
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.
When is the longest day of the year in Cairo?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Cairo is 21 June 2026, with 14h 05m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Cairo?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Cairo is 21 December 2026, with 10h 13m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Cairo?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Cairo swings by 3h 52m.