Sunrise and sunset times in Luxor, 2026
In Luxor, Egypt (25.6872° N, 32.6396° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 05:58 and sets at 19:43, giving 13h 45m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 10h 32m of daylight. Local time, Africa/Cairo time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Luxor
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 05:53 | 18:00 | 12h 07m | 64.2° | 90° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:58 | 19:43 | 13h 45m | 87.8° | 63° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 06:38 | 18:44 | 12h 07m | 64.2° | 90° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 06:31 | 17:03 | 10h 32m | 40.9° | 116° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Luxor, 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 | 06:10 | 06:35 | 11:52 | 41.3° | 17:10 | 17:35 | 10h 34m |
| 15 January | 06:12 | 06:37 | 11:58 | 43.2° | 17:20 | 17:44 | 10h 43m |
| 1 February | 06:09 | 06:33 | 12:02 | 47.3° | 17:33 | 17:57 | 11h 00m |
| 15 February | 06:01 | 06:24 | 12:03 | 51.7° | 17:42 | 18:06 | 11h 18m |
| 1 March | 05:49 | 06:12 | 12:01 | 56.8° | 17:51 | 18:14 | 11h 38m |
| 15 March | 05:35 | 05:58 | 11:58 | 62.3° | 17:58 | 18:21 | 11h 59m |
| 1 April | 05:17 | 05:40 | 11:53 | 68.9° | 18:06 | 18:29 | 12h 25m |
| 15 April | 05:03 | 05:26 | 11:49 | 74.2° | 18:12 | 18:36 | 12h 46m |
| 1 May | 05:48 | 06:12 | 12:46 | 79.5° | 19:20 | 19:44 | 13h 07m |
| 15 May | 05:39 | 06:04 | 12:45 | 83.2° | 19:27 | 19:52 | 13h 24m |
| 1 June | 05:32 | 05:58 | 12:47 | 86.4° | 19:36 | 20:02 | 13h 38m |
| 15 June | 05:31 | 05:57 | 12:49 | 87.6° | 19:42 | 20:08 | 13h 44m |
| 1 July | 05:35 | 06:01 | 12:53 | 87.4° | 19:44 | 20:10 | 13h 43m |
| 15 July | 05:42 | 06:07 | 12:55 | 85.8° | 19:43 | 20:08 | 13h 35m |
| 1 August | 05:51 | 06:15 | 12:55 | 82.3° | 19:35 | 20:00 | 13h 20m |
| 15 August | 05:58 | 06:22 | 12:53 | 78.3° | 19:25 | 19:49 | 13h 03m |
| 1 September | 06:06 | 06:29 | 12:49 | 72.5° | 19:08 | 19:32 | 12h 39m |
| 15 September | 06:12 | 06:35 | 12:44 | 67.3° | 18:53 | 19:16 | 12h 19m |
| 1 October | 06:18 | 06:41 | 12:39 | 61.1° | 18:36 | 18:59 | 11h 55m |
| 15 October | 06:24 | 06:48 | 12:35 | 55.7° | 18:22 | 18:45 | 11h 34m |
| 1 November | 05:33 | 05:57 | 11:33 | 49.8° | 17:08 | 17:31 | 11h 11m |
| 15 November | 05:42 | 06:07 | 11:34 | 45.8° | 17:00 | 17:25 | 10h 54m |
| 1 December | 05:53 | 06:18 | 11:38 | 42.5° | 16:58 | 17:22 | 10h 39m |
| 15 December | 06:02 | 06:28 | 11:44 | 41.1° | 17:00 | 17:26 | 10h 33m |
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Luxor?
In 2026, the sun rises in Luxor between 05:19 (on 23 April) and 06:55 (on 29 October), local time (Africa/Cairo). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:58; at the December solstice, it is at 06:31.
What time is sunset in Luxor?
In 2026, sunset in Luxor ranges from 16:58 (on 29 November) to 19:44 (on 2 July), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Luxor?
It is 21 June 2026, with 13h 45m between sunrise (05:58) and sunset (19:43). The shortest day is 21 December, with 10h 32m (sunrise 06:31, sunset 17:03).
How high does the sun get in Luxor?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 87.8° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 40.9° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Luxor?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 90°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 63°) and sets in the west-northwest (297°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (116°) and sets in the west-southwest (244°).
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.