Sunrise & sunset times in Tanta, Egypt
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:32 and sets at 19:18 in Tanta. All times are shown in the Africa/Cairo timezone.
Today in Tanta
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Golden hour in Tanta 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 Tanta when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Tanta (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Tanta’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:54 | 17:16 | 12:05 | 10h 22m |
| February | 06:36 | 17:43 | 12:10 | 11h 06m |
| March | 06:06 | 18:04 | 12:04 | 11h 57m |
| April | 05:28 | 18:23 | 11:56 | 12h 55m |
| May | 06:01 | 19:43 | 12:52 | 13h 42m |
| June | 05:52 | 20:00 | 12:56 | 14h 07m |
| July | 06:03 | 20:00 | 13:01 | 13h 57m |
| August | 06:22 | 19:38 | 13:00 | 13h 16m |
| September | 06:40 | 19:01 | 12:51 | 12h 21m |
| October | 06:58 | 18:24 | 12:41 | 11h 26m |
| November | 06:22 | 16:58 | 11:40 | 10h 36m |
| December | 06:45 | 16:56 | 11:51 | 10h 10m |
Solar year in Tanta (2026)
Day length in Tanta swings by 3h 59m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Tanta
Longest day in Tanta: 13h 60m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 35m.
Moon tonight in Tanta
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 Tanta today?▼
The sun rises at 06:32 Africa/Cairo in Tanta, Egypt today.
What time is sunset in Tanta today?▼
The sun sets at 19:18 Africa/Cairo in Tanta today.
How long is the day in Tanta today?▼
Daylight in Tanta today lasts 12 hours and 45 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Tanta?▼
The morning golden hour in Tanta runs from 06:08 to 07:04, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:46 to 19:42.
What is the timezone of Tanta?▼
Tanta 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 Tanta?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Tanta is 21 June 2026, with 14h 09m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Tanta?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Tanta is 21 December 2026, with 10h 09m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Tanta?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Tanta swings by 3h 59m.