Valley of Kings Luxor: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Valley of Kings Luxor, Egypt, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:44 and sets at 18:30. The day length is 11h 46m. Solar noon is reached at 12:37.
Valley of Kings Luxor: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Valley of Kings Luxor at 12:37 – 37 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 05:19, the latest on October 29 at 06:55.
The sun sets earliest on November 29 at 16:58 and latest on July 2 at 19:45.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 13 min more daylight than the shortest.
Valley of Kings 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 | 05:59 | 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 | 19:28 | 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 36 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 | 06:07 | 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 Valley of Kings Luxor
Morning: 06:30–07:15 · Evening: 17:59–18:44
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Valley of Kings Luxor, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:30 to 07:15. The evening golden hour extends from 17:59 to 18:44. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Valley of Kings Luxor
Morning: 06:21–06:30 · Evening: 18:44–18:53
The Blue Hour in Valley of Kings Luxor offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:21 to 06:30, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:44 to 18:53, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Valley of Kings Luxor
Valley of Kings Luxor is located at a latitude of 25.74° and a longitude of 32.60°. The city is in the Africa/Cairo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Valley of Kings Luxor vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Valley of Kings Luxor
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Valley of Kings 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 Valley of Kings 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 Valley of Kings 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 Valley of Kings 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.
Cities near Valley of Kings Luxor
On the same latitude as Valley of Kings Luxor
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Valley of Kings Luxor (25.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 46m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Valley of Kings Luxor
When does the sun rise in Valley of Kings Luxor today?
Today the sun rises in Valley of Kings Luxor at 06:44 and sets at 18:30.
How long is the day in Valley of Kings Luxor today?
The day lasts 11h 46m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Valley of Kings Luxor today?
In the morning from 06:30–07:15, in the evening from 17:59–18:44.
When is the longest day in Valley of Kings 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 Valley of Kings Luxor today?
It is dark from 18:53, fully dark from 19:46.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Valley of Kings Luxor. All times are in local time. How it is calculated