Today in South Sinai, Egypt, the sun rises at 5:52 AM and sets at 7:48 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 56m 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, South Sinai is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in South Sinai
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in South Sinai runs from N/A to 6:27 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:14 PM and lasts until 7:48 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. South Sinai sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in South Sinai falls exactly at 12:50 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 60.11 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of South Sinai in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in South Sinai?
At South Sinai's latitude of 29.2076755°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 444.89° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for South Sinai are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 29.2076755, 33.8119441. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in South Sinai (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 South Sinai versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:52 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 56m |
| 2025 | 5:52 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 56m |
| 2021 | 4:52 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 56m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in South Sinai today?
In South Sinai, the sun rises at exactly 5:52 AM and sets at 7:48 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 56m of daylight.
When is golden hour in South Sinai today?
Today, morning golden hour in South Sinai runs from N/A to 6:27 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:14 PM and lasts until 7:46 PM.
Why does sunrise in South Sinai shift every day?
At South Sinai's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 444.89° (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 South Sinai at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:50 PM when the sun reaches 60.11. This produces very high UV, typical of South Sinai in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in South Sinai 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 5:52 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:52 AM.