Today in Red Sea, Egypt, the sun rises at 6:01 AM and sets at 7:37 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 36m 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, Red Sea is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Red Sea
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Red Sea runs from N/A to 6:34 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:04 PM and lasts until 7:37 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Red Sea sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Red Sea falls exactly at 12:49 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 59.90 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Red Sea in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Red Sea?
At Red Sea's latitude of 24.6601831°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 452.93° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Red Sea are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 24.6601831, 34.1399929. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Red Sea (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 Red Sea versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:01 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 36m |
| 2025 | 6:01 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 36m |
| 2021 | 5:01 AM | 6:37 PM | 13h 36m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Red Sea today?
In Red Sea, the sun rises at exactly 6:01 AM and sets at 7:37 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 36m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Red Sea today?
Today, morning golden hour in Red Sea runs from N/A to 6:34 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:04 PM and lasts until 7:34 PM.
Why does sunrise in Red Sea shift every day?
At Red Sea's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 452.93° (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 Red Sea at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:49 PM when the sun reaches 59.90. This produces very high UV, typical of Red Sea in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Red Sea 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 6:01 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:01 AM.