Sunrise and Sunset in Akhmim Today
In Akhmim, Egypt, the sun rises today on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 06:42 and sets at 18:46. The day length is 12h 4m. Solar noon is reached at 12:44.
Golden Hour in Akhmim
Morning: 06:28–07:13 · Evening: 18:15–19:00
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Akhmim, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:28 to 07:13. The evening golden hour extends from 18:15 to 19:00. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Akhmim
Morning: 06:19–06:28 · Evening: 19:00–19:09
The Blue Hour in Akhmim offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:19 to 06:28, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:00 to 19:09, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Akhmim
Akhmim is located at a latitude of 26.56° and a longitude of 31.75°. The city is in the Africa/Cairo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Akhmim vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Akhmim
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Akhmim. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Akhmim, with up to 13h 49m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Akhmim sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Akhmim brings the shortest days with only 10h 28m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
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Questions about the sun in Akhmim
When does the sun rise in Akhmim today?
Today the sun rises in Akhmim at 06:43 and sets at 18:45.
How long is the day in Akhmim today?
The day lasts 12h 2m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Akhmim today?
In the morning from 06:29–07:13, in the evening from 18:14–18:59.
When is the longest day in Akhmim?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 49m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 28m.
When does it get dark in Akhmim today?
It is dark from 19:08, fully dark from 20:02.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Akhmim. All times are in local time. How it is calculated