Today in Hurghada, Egypt, the sun rises at 5:56 AM and sets at 7:44 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 47m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Hurghada is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Hurghada
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Hurghada runs from N/A to 6:30 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:10 PM and lasts until 7:44 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Hurghada sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Hurghada falls exactly at 12:50 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 60.21 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Hurghada in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Hurghada?
At Hurghada's latitude of 27.222556°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 448.35° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Hurghada are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 27.222556, 33.8307062. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Hurghada (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 Hurghada versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:56 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 47m |
| 2025 | 5:57 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 47m |
| 2021 | 4:57 AM | 6:44 PM | 13h 47m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Hurghada today?
In Hurghada, the sun rises at exactly 5:56 AM and sets at 7:44 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 47m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Hurghada today?
Today, morning golden hour in Hurghada runs from N/A to 6:30 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:10 PM and lasts until 7:41 PM.
Why does sunrise in Hurghada shift every day?
At Hurghada's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 448.35° (E). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Hurghada at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:50 PM when the sun reaches 60.21. This produces very high UV, typical of Hurghada in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Hurghada 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 5:57 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:57 AM.