Sunrise and Sunset in Matai Today
In Matai, Egypt, the sun rises today on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 06:46 and sets at 18:50. The day length is 12h 3m. Solar noon is reached at 12:48.
Matai: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Matai at 12:48 – 48 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 05:23, the latest on October 29 at 07:06.
The sun sets earliest on December 1 at 16:59 and latest on July 1 at 19:58.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 37 min more daylight than the shortest.
Golden Hour in Matai
Morning: 06:32–07:17 · Evening: 18:18–19:04
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Matai, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:32 to 07:17. The evening golden hour extends from 18:18 to 19:04. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Matai
Morning: 06:23–06:32 · Evening: 19:04–19:13
The Blue Hour in Matai offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:23 to 06:32, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:04 to 19:13, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Matai
Matai is located at a latitude of 28.42° and a longitude of 30.78°. The city is in the Africa/Cairo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Matai vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Matai
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Matai. 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 Matai, with up to 13h 57m 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 Matai 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 Matai brings the shortest days with only 10h 20m 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 Matai
When does the sun rise in Matai today?
Today the sun rises in Matai at 06:47 and sets at 18:48.
How long is the day in Matai today?
The day lasts 12h 2m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Matai today?
In the morning from 06:32–07:18, in the evening from 18:17–19:03.
When is the longest day in Matai?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 57m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 20m.
When does it get dark in Matai today?
It is dark from 19:12, fully dark from 20:07.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Matai. All times are in local time. How it is calculated