Sphinx of Giza: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Sphinx of Giza, 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.
Sphinx of Giza: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Sphinx of Giza 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.
Sphinx of Giza 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 Sphinx of Giza
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 Sphinx of Giza, 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 Sphinx of Giza
Morning: 06:28–06:37 · Evening: 18:48–18:57
The Blue Hour in Sphinx of Giza 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 Sphinx of Giza
Sphinx of Giza is located at a latitude of 29.98° and a longitude of 31.14°. The city is in the Africa/Cairo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Sphinx of Giza vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Sphinx of Giza
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Sphinx of Giza. 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 Sphinx of Giza, 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 Sphinx of Giza 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 Sphinx of Giza 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 Sphinx of Giza
On the same latitude as Sphinx of Giza
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Sphinx of Giza (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 Sphinx of Giza
When does the sun rise in Sphinx of Giza today?
Today the sun rises in Sphinx of Giza at 06:52 and sets at 18:33.
How long is the day in Sphinx of Giza today?
The day lasts 11h 42m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sphinx of Giza today?
In the morning from 06:37–07:24, in the evening from 18:02–18:48.
When is the longest day in Sphinx of Giza?
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 Sphinx of Giza today?
It is dark from 18:57, fully dark from 19:53.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Sphinx of Giza. All times are in local time. How it is calculated