Sunrise and sunset times in Cairo, 2026
In Cairo, Egypt (30.0444° N, 31.2357° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 05:54 and sets at 19:59, giving 14h 05m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 10h 13m of daylight. Local time, Africa/Cairo time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Cairo
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 05:59 | 18:06 | 12h 07m | 59.9° | 90° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:54 | 19:59 | 14h 05m | 83.4° | 62° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 06:43 | 18:50 | 12h 07m | 59.8° | 90° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 06:46 | 16:59 | 10h 13m | 36.5° | 117° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Cairo, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 06:24 | 06:51 | 11:58 | 37.0° | 17:06 | 17:32 | 10h 15m |
| 15 January | 06:25 | 06:51 | 12:04 | 38.9° | 17:17 | 17:43 | 10h 26m |
| 1 February | 06:20 | 06:45 | 12:08 | 42.9° | 17:32 | 17:57 | 10h 47m |
| 15 February | 06:10 | 06:35 | 12:09 | 47.4° | 17:43 | 18:08 | 11h 08m |
| 1 March | 05:57 | 06:21 | 12:07 | 52.5° | 17:53 | 18:18 | 11h 33m |
| 15 March | 05:41 | 06:05 | 12:03 | 57.9° | 18:03 | 18:27 | 11h 58m |
| 1 April | 05:20 | 05:44 | 11:58 | 64.6° | 18:13 | 18:37 | 12h 29m |
| 15 April | 05:03 | 05:28 | 11:55 | 69.8° | 18:22 | 18:46 | 12h 54m |
| 1 May | 05:47 | 06:12 | 12:52 | 75.1° | 19:32 | 19:57 | 13h 20m |
| 15 May | 05:35 | 06:01 | 12:51 | 78.9° | 19:41 | 20:07 | 13h 40m |
| 1 June | 05:27 | 05:54 | 12:52 | 82.0° | 19:51 | 20:18 | 13h 57m |
| 15 June | 05:26 | 05:53 | 12:55 | 83.3° | 19:57 | 20:25 | 14h 04m |
| 1 July | 05:30 | 05:57 | 12:58 | 83.0° | 20:00 | 20:27 | 14h 03m |
| 15 July | 05:37 | 06:04 | 13:01 | 81.4° | 19:57 | 20:24 | 13h 54m |
| 1 August | 05:47 | 06:13 | 13:01 | 77.9° | 19:48 | 20:14 | 13h 35m |
| 15 August | 05:57 | 06:22 | 12:59 | 73.9° | 19:36 | 20:01 | 13h 14m |
| 1 September | 06:07 | 06:31 | 12:55 | 68.2° | 19:17 | 19:42 | 12h 46m |
| 15 September | 06:15 | 06:39 | 12:50 | 62.9° | 19:00 | 19:24 | 12h 21m |
| 1 October | 06:24 | 06:48 | 12:44 | 56.7° | 18:40 | 19:04 | 11h 52m |
| 15 October | 06:32 | 06:56 | 12:40 | 51.4° | 18:24 | 18:48 | 11h 28m |
| 1 November | 05:44 | 06:08 | 11:38 | 45.5° | 17:08 | 17:32 | 10h 59m |
| 15 November | 05:54 | 06:20 | 11:39 | 41.4° | 16:58 | 17:24 | 10h 39m |
| 1 December | 06:07 | 06:33 | 11:44 | 38.1° | 16:54 | 17:20 | 10h 21m |
| 15 December | 06:16 | 06:43 | 11:50 | 36.7° | 16:56 | 17:23 | 10h 14m |
Terrain around Cairo
The terrain around Cairo rises up to 3.4° above the horizon (towards the south). On 21 December, the sun appears at 06:59 instead of 06:46 and disappears at 16:57 instead of 16:59: 0h 14m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 06:50 | 07:02 | 17:22 | 17:20 | 10h 19m |
| 21 February | 06:29 | 06:36 | 17:48 | 17:46 | 11h 11m |
| 21 March | 05:57 | 06:02 | 18:06 | 18:05 | 12h 04m |
| 21 April | 05:22 | 05:25 | 18:26 | 18:24 | 13h 00m |
| 21 May | 05:58 | 06:00 | 19:45 | 19:44 | 13h 45m |
| 21 June | 05:54 | 05:56 | 19:59 | 19:58 | 14h 03m |
| 21 July | 06:07 | 06:09 | 19:55 | 19:54 | 13h 46m |
| 21 August | 06:25 | 06:29 | 19:30 | 19:28 | 13h 00m |
| 21 September | 06:42 | 06:47 | 18:53 | 18:51 | 12h 05m |
| 21 October | 07:00 | 07:08 | 18:18 | 18:16 | 11h 09m |
| 21 November | 06:25 | 06:37 | 16:56 | 16:54 | 10h 18m |
| 21 December | 06:46 | 06:59 | 16:59 | 16:57 | 9h 59m |
Terrain computed up to 30 km away from an elevation model with a resolution of about 100 m; buildings and trees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Cairo?
In 2026, the sun rises in Cairo between 05:19 (on 23 April) and 07:06 (on 29 October), local time (Africa/Cairo). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:54; at the December solstice, it is at 06:46.
What time is sunset in Cairo?
In 2026, sunset in Cairo ranges from 16:54 (on 2 December) to 20:00 (on 30 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Cairo?
It is 21 June 2026, with 14h 05m between sunrise (05:54) and sunset (19:59). The shortest day is 21 December, with 10h 13m (sunrise 06:46, sunset 16:59).
How high does the sun get in Cairo?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 83.4° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 36.5° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Cairo?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 90°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 62°) and sets in the west-northwest (298°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (117°) and sets in the west-southwest (243°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Africa/Cairo time zone, including the switch to and from daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.