Sunrise & sunset times in Giza, Egypt
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:53 and sets at 19:57 in Giza. All times are shown in the Africa/Cairo timezone.
Today in Giza
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Golden hour in Giza 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 Giza when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Giza (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Giza’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 | 12:04 | 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 | 06:04 | 19:57 | 13:01 | 13h 53m |
| August | 06:22 | 19:36 | 12:59 | 13h 13m |
| September | 06:39 | 19:00 | 12:50 | 12h 21m |
| October | 06:56 | 18:24 | 12:40 | 11h 27m |
| November | 06:20 | 16:59 | 11:39 | 10h 39m |
| December | 06:43 | 16:57 | 11:50 | 10h 13m |
Solar year in Giza (2026)
Day length in Giza swings by 3h 52m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Giza
Longest day in Giza: 13h 56m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 4m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 55m.
Moon tonight in Giza
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 Giza today?▼
The sun rises at 05:53 Africa/Cairo in Giza, Egypt today.
What time is sunset in Giza today?▼
The sun sets at 19:57 Africa/Cairo in Giza today.
How long is the day in Giza today?▼
Daylight in Giza today lasts 14 hours and 4 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Giza?▼
The morning golden hour in Giza runs from 05:26 to 06:28, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:22 to 20:25.
What is the timezone of Giza?▼
Giza 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 Giza?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Giza is 21 June 2026, with 14h 05m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Giza?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Giza is 21 December 2026, with 10h 13m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Giza?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Giza swings by 3h 52m.