Today in Qena, Egypt, the sun rises at 6:24 AM and sets at 7:21 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 56m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Qena is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Qena
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Qena runs from N/A to 6:55 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:50 PM and lasts until 7:21 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Qena sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Qena falls exactly at 12:53 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 56.78 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Qena in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Qena?
At Qena's latitude of 26.2408267°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 71.11° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Qena are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 26.2408267, 32.9084243. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Qena (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 Qena versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:24 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 56m |
| 2025 | 6:24 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 56m |
| 2021 | 5:24 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 56m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Qena today?
In Qena, the sun rises at exactly 6:24 AM and sets at 7:21 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 56m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Qena today?
Today, morning golden hour in Qena runs from N/A to 6:55 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:50 PM and lasts until 7:18 PM.
Why does sunrise in Qena shift every day?
At Qena's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 71.11° (ENE). 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 Qena at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:53 PM when the sun reaches 56.78. This produces very high UV, typical of Qena in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Qena 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 6:24 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:24 AM.