Giza Pyramids: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Giza Pyramids, Egypt, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:52 and sets at 18:33. The day length is 11h 42m. Solar noon is reached at 12:43.
Giza Pyramids: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Giza Pyramids at 12:43 – 43 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on April 23 at 05:20, the latest on October 29 at 07:06.
The sun sets earliest on December 2 at 16:55 and latest on June 30 at 20:00.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 52 min more daylight than the shortest.
Giza Pyramids through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Day/night | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:52 | 17:17 | 10 h 26 min | west-southwest 246° | 19/10 °C | 5 mm |
| Feb | 06:35 | 17:44 | 11 h 9 min | west-southwest 256° | 21/11 °C | 4 mm |
| Mar | 06:05 | 18:03 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° | 24/13 °C | 6 mm |
| Apr | 05:28 | 18:22 | 12 h 54 min | west-northwest 282° | 28/16 °C | 1 mm |
| May | 06:02 | 19:41 | 13 h 40 min | west-northwest 293° | 32/19 °C | 0 mm |
| Jun | 05:54 | 19:57 | 14 h 4 min | west-northwest 298° | 35/22 °C | 0 mm |
| Jul | 06:04 | 19:58 | 13 h 54 min | west-northwest 295° | 35/24 °C | 0 mm |
| Aug | 06:22 | 19:36 | 13 h 14 min | west-northwest 287° | 35/24 °C | 0 mm |
| Sep | 06:39 | 19:01 | 12 h 21 min | west 274° | 33/23 °C | 0 mm |
| Oct | 06:57 | 18:24 | 11 h 28 min | west 260° | 30/20 °C | 1 mm |
| Nov | 06:20 | 16:59 | 10 h 39 min | west-southwest 249° | 25/16 °C | 4 mm |
| Dec | 06:43 | 16:57 | 10 h 14 min | west-southwest 243° | 21/12 °C | 3 mm |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 54° along the horizon.
As a destination: warmest in July at 35 °C by day, driest in May with 0 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Giza Pyramids
Morning: 06:37–07:24 · Evening: 18:02–18:48
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Giza Pyramids, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:37 to 07:24. The evening golden hour extends from 18:02 to 18:48. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Giza Pyramids
Morning: 06:28–06:37 · Evening: 18:48–18:57
The Blue Hour in Giza Pyramids offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:28 to 06:37, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:48 to 18:57, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Giza Pyramids
Giza Pyramids is located at a latitude of 29.98° and a longitude of 31.13°. The city is in the Africa/Cairo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Giza Pyramids vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Giza Pyramids
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Giza Pyramids. 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 Giza Pyramids, with up to 14h 5m 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 Giza Pyramids sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Giza Pyramids brings the shortest days with only 10h 13m 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.
Cities near Giza Pyramids
On the same latitude as Giza Pyramids
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Giza Pyramids (30° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 42m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Giza Pyramids
When does the sun rise in Giza Pyramids today?
Today the sun rises in Giza Pyramids at 06:52 and sets at 18:33.
How long is the day in Giza Pyramids today?
The day lasts 11h 42m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Giza Pyramids today?
In the morning from 06:37–07:24, in the evening from 18:02–18:48.
When is the longest day in Giza Pyramids?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 5m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 13m.
When does it get dark in Giza Pyramids today?
It is dark from 18:57, fully dark from 19:53.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Giza Pyramids. All times are in local time. How it is calculated