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Sun Times in Giza
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Giza?
Sunrise in Giza on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 6:27 AM (Africa/Cairo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Giza?
Sunset in Giza on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 7:27 PM (Africa/Cairo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Giza?
Morning golden hour in Giza ends at 6:59 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:54 PM.
How long is the day in Giza?
On Monday, August 24, 2026 in Giza there are 12 hours and 59 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Giza?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Giza at 12:57 PM (Africa/Cairo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Giza?
In Giza, sunset is at 7:27 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:50 PM (Africa/Cairo). Civil twilight ends at 7:51 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Giza?
Twilight in Giza lasts approximately 84 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Giza?
The earliest sunrise in Giza in 2026 is at 5:53 AM on June 5 (Africa/Cairo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Giza?
The latest sunset in Giza in 2026 is at 8:00 PM on June 25 (Africa/Cairo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Giza?
After sunset at 7:27 PM in Giza, civil twilight ends at 7:51 PM — about 25 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:50 PM (Africa/Cairo).
What these times mean
Solar times in Giza shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Giza
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Giza on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 26m |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 09m |
| March | 6:05 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 5:28 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 54m |
| May | 6:01 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 40m |
| June | 5:53 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 04m |
| July | 6:04 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 54m |
| August | 6:22 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 14m |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 21m |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 28m |
| November | 6:20 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 39m |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 14m |