Sunrise & sunset times in Minya, Egypt
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:09 and sets at 19:55 in Minya. All times are shown in the Africa/Cairo timezone.
Today in Minya
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Golden hour in Minya 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 Minya when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Minya (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Minya’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:49 | 17:23 | 12:06 | 10h 33m |
| February | 06:34 | 17:47 | 12:11 | 11h 12m |
| March | 06:06 | 18:05 | 12:05 | 11h 58m |
| April | 05:32 | 18:22 | 11:56 | 12h 50m |
| May | 06:07 | 19:39 | 12:53 | 13h 32m |
| June | 06:00 | 19:54 | 12:57 | 13h 54m |
| July | 06:10 | 19:55 | 13:02 | 13h 45m |
| August | 06:26 | 19:35 | 13:01 | 13h 08m |
| September | 06:42 | 19:01 | 12:52 | 12h 19m |
| October | 06:57 | 18:27 | 12:42 | 11h 30m |
| November | 06:18 | 17:04 | 11:41 | 10h 45m |
| December | 06:40 | 17:03 | 11:52 | 10h 22m |
Solar year in Minya (2026)
Day length in Minya swings by 3h 34m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Minya
Longest day in Minya: 13h 47m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 13m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 38m.
Moon tonight in Minya
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 Minya today?▼
The sun rises at 06:09 Africa/Cairo in Minya, Egypt today.
What time is sunset in Minya today?▼
The sun sets at 19:55 Africa/Cairo in Minya today.
How long is the day in Minya today?▼
Daylight in Minya today lasts 13 hours and 46 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Minya?▼
The morning golden hour in Minya runs from 05:43 to 06:43, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:22 to 20:22.
What is the timezone of Minya?▼
Minya 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 Minya?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Minya is 21 June 2026, with 13h 56m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Minya?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Minya is 21 December 2026, with 10h 22m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Minya?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Minya swings by 3h 34m.