Today in Cairo, Egypt, the sun rises at 6:51 AM and sets at 6:39 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 48m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 78 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Cairo is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Cairo
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Cairo runs from N/A to 7:22 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:07 PM and lasts until 6:39 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Cairo sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Cairo falls exactly at 12:45 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 42.74 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Cairo today.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Cairo?
At Cairo's latitude of 30.0443879°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 49.31° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Cairo are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 30.0443879, 31.2357257. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Cairo (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Cairo versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:51 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 48m |
| 2025 | 6:51 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 47m |
| 2021 | 5:51 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 47m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Cairo today?
In Cairo, the sun rises at exactly 6:51 AM and sets at 6:39 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 48m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Cairo today?
Today, morning golden hour in Cairo runs from N/A to 7:22 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:07 PM and lasts until 6:36 PM.
Why does sunrise in Cairo shift every day?
At Cairo's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 49.31° (NE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Cairo at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:45 PM when the sun reaches 42.74. This produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Cairo today.
Has the sunrise time in Cairo changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:51 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:51 AM.