Sunrise & sunset times in Luxor, Egypt
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:07 and sets at 19:43 in Luxor. All times are shown in the Africa/Cairo timezone.
Today in Luxor
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Golden hour in Luxor 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 Luxor when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Luxor (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Luxor’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:37 | 17:20 | 11:58 | 10h 42m |
| February | 06:24 | 17:42 | 12:03 | 11h 18m |
| March | 05:58 | 17:58 | 11:58 | 11h 59m |
| April | 05:26 | 18:12 | 11:49 | 12h 45m |
| May | 06:03 | 19:27 | 12:45 | 13h 23m |
| June | 05:57 | 19:41 | 12:49 | 13h 44m |
| July | 06:07 | 19:43 | 12:55 | 13h 35m |
| August | 06:22 | 19:25 | 12:53 | 13h 02m |
| September | 06:35 | 18:53 | 12:44 | 12h 18m |
| October | 06:48 | 18:22 | 12:35 | 11h 34m |
| November | 06:07 | 17:00 | 11:34 | 10h 53m |
| December | 06:28 | 17:00 | 11:44 | 10h 32m |
Solar year in Luxor (2026)
Day length in Luxor swings by 3h 13m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Luxor
Longest day in Luxor: 13h 36m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 24m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 28m.
Moon tonight in Luxor
Next full moon on 29 July 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 Luxor today?▼
The sun rises at 06:07 Africa/Cairo in Luxor, Egypt today.
What time is sunset in Luxor today?▼
The sun sets at 19:43 Africa/Cairo in Luxor today.
How long is the day in Luxor today?▼
Daylight in Luxor today lasts 13 hours and 36 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Luxor?▼
The morning golden hour in Luxor runs from 05:41 to 06:40, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:10 to 20:08.
What is the timezone of Luxor?▼
Luxor 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 Luxor?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Luxor is 21 June 2026, with 13h 45m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Luxor?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Luxor is 21 December 2026, with 10h 32m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Luxor?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Luxor swings by 3h 13m.