Today in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, the sun rises at 6:17 AM and sets at 7:17 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 0m 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, Sharm El Sheikh is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Sharm El Sheikh
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Sharm El Sheikh runs from N/A to 6:49 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:46 PM and lasts until 7:17 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Sharm El Sheikh sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Sharm El Sheikh falls exactly at 12:47 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 55.08 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Sharm El Sheikh in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Sharm El Sheikh?
At Sharm El Sheikh's latitude of 27.8644422°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 70.08° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Sharm El Sheikh are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 27.8644422, 34.295447. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Sharm El Sheikh (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 Sharm El Sheikh versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:17 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 0m |
| 2025 | 6:17 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 59m |
| 2021 | 5:17 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 59m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Sharm El Sheikh today?
In Sharm El Sheikh, the sun rises at exactly 6:17 AM and sets at 7:17 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 0m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Sharm El Sheikh today?
Today, morning golden hour in Sharm El Sheikh runs from N/A to 6:49 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:46 PM and lasts until 7:15 PM.
Why does sunrise in Sharm El Sheikh shift every day?
At Sharm El Sheikh's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 70.08° (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 Sharm El Sheikh at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:47 PM when the sun reaches 55.08. This produces very high UV, typical of Sharm El Sheikh in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Sharm El Sheikh 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 6:17 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:17 AM.