Sunrise & sunset times in Esna, Egypt
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:30 and sets at 19:07 in Esna. All times are shown in the Africa/Cairo timezone.
Today in Esna
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Golden hour in Esna 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 Esna when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Esna (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Esna’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:37 | 17:21 | 11:59 | 10h 44m |
| February | 06:24 | 17:43 | 12:03 | 11h 19m |
| March | 05:59 | 17:58 | 11:58 | 11h 59m |
| April | 05:27 | 18:12 | 11:49 | 12h 44m |
| May | 06:05 | 19:27 | 12:46 | 13h 22m |
| June | 05:59 | 19:41 | 12:50 | 13h 42m |
| July | 06:08 | 19:42 | 12:55 | 13h 33m |
| August | 06:23 | 19:24 | 12:54 | 13h 01m |
| September | 06:35 | 18:54 | 12:45 | 12h 18m |
| October | 06:48 | 18:22 | 12:35 | 11h 34m |
| November | 06:06 | 17:01 | 11:34 | 10h 55m |
| December | 06:27 | 17:02 | 11:44 | 10h 34m |
Solar year in Esna (2026)
Day length in Esna swings by 3h 09m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Esna
Longest day in Esna: 13h 35m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 25m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 28m.
Moon tonight in Esna
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 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 Esna today?▼
The sun rises at 06:30 Africa/Cairo in Esna, Egypt today.
What time is sunset in Esna today?▼
The sun sets at 19:07 Africa/Cairo in Esna today.
How long is the day in Esna today?▼
Daylight in Esna today lasts 12 hours and 37 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Esna?▼
The morning golden hour in Esna runs from 06:07 to 07:01, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:37 to 19:31.
What is the timezone of Esna?▼
Esna 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 Esna?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Esna is 21 June 2026, with 13h 43m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Esna?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Esna is 21 December 2026, with 10h 34m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Esna?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Esna swings by 3h 09m.