Today in Wadi Halfa, Sudan, the sun rises at 5:17 AM and sets at 6:42 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 25m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 170 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Wadi Halfa is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Wadi Halfa
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Wadi Halfa runs from N/A to 5:49 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:10 PM and lasts until 6:42 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Wadi Halfa's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Wadi Halfa falls exactly at 12:00 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 62.11 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Wadi Halfa in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Wadi Halfa?
At Wadi Halfa's latitude of 21.8°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 458.04° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Wadi Halfa are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 21.8, 31.35. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Wadi Halfa (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 Wadi Halfa versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:17 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 25m |
| 2025 | 5:17 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 25m |
| 2021 | 5:17 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 25m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Wadi Halfa today?
In Wadi Halfa, the sun rises at exactly 5:17 AM and sets at 6:42 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 25m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Wadi Halfa today?
Today, morning golden hour in Wadi Halfa runs from N/A to 5:49 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:10 PM and lasts until 6:40 PM.
Why does sunrise in Wadi Halfa shift every day?
At Wadi Halfa's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 458.04° (E). 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 Wadi Halfa at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:00 PM when the sun reaches 62.11. This produces very high UV, typical of Wadi Halfa in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Wadi Halfa 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 5:17 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:17 AM.