Sunrise and Sunset in Luxor Today
In Luxor, Egypt, the sun rises today on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 06:04 and sets at 17:02. The day length is 10h 58m. Solar noon is reached at 11:33.
Luxor: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Luxor at 11:33 – 27 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on April 23 at 05:19, the latest on October 29 at 06:55.
The sun sets earliest on November 29 at 16:58 and latest on July 1 at 19:44.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 13 min more daylight than the shortest.
Luxor 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 | 06:37 | 17:20 | 10 h 43 min | west-southwest 247° | 23/7 °C | 3 mm |
| Feb | 06:24 | 17:42 | 11 h 18 min | west-southwest 256° | 25/9 °C | 0 mm |
| Mar | 05:58 | 17:58 | 11 h 59 min | west 268° | 30/13 °C | 2 mm |
| Apr | 05:26 | 18:12 | 12 h 46 min | west-northwest 281° | 35/18 °C | 0 mm |
| May | 06:04 | 19:27 | 13 h 24 min | west-northwest 292° | 39/22 °C | 1 mm |
| Jun | 05:57 | 19:42 | 13 h 44 min | west-northwest 297° | 41/25 °C | 0 mm |
| Jul | 06:07 | 19:43 | 13 h 35 min | west-northwest 294° | 41/26 °C | 0 mm |
| Aug | 06:22 | 19:25 | 13 h 3 min | west-northwest 286° | 41/26 °C | 0 mm |
| Sep | 06:35 | 18:53 | 12 h 19 min | west 274° | 39/23 °C | 1 mm |
| Oct | 06:48 | 18:22 | 11 h 34 min | west 261° | 36/20 °C | 1 mm |
| Nov | 06:06 | 17:00 | 10 h 54 min | west-southwest 250° | 29/13 °C | 1 mm |
| Dec | 06:28 | 17:00 | 10 h 33 min | west-southwest 244° | 24/9 °C | 0 mm |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (297°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 52° along the horizon.
As a destination: warmest in July at 41 °C by day, driest in February 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 Luxor
Morning: 05:49–06:36 · Evening: 16:29–17:17
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Luxor, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:49 to 06:36. The evening golden hour extends from 16:29 to 17:17. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Luxor
Morning: 05:40–05:49 · Evening: 17:17–17:26
The Blue Hour in Luxor offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:40 to 05:49, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:17 to 17:26, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Luxor
Luxor is located at a latitude of 25.69° and a longitude of 32.64°. The city is in the Africa/Cairo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Luxor vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Luxor
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Luxor. 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 Luxor, with up to 13h 45m 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 Luxor 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 Luxor brings the shortest days with only 10h 32m 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.
On the same latitude as Luxor
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Luxor (25.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 58m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Luxor
When does the sun rise in Luxor today?
Today the sun rises in Luxor at 06:04 and sets at 17:02.
How long is the day in Luxor today?
The day lasts 10h 58m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Luxor today?
In the morning from 05:49–06:36, in the evening from 16:29–17:17.
When is the longest day in Luxor?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 45m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 32m.
When does it get dark in Luxor today?
It is dark from 17:26, fully dark from 18:21.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Luxor. All times are in local time. How it is calculated