Today, Friday, October 30, 2026, golden hour in Egypt runs from 06:07 to 06:40 in the morning (33 min) and from 16:36 to 17:09 in the evening (33 min), in local time (based on Cairo). Blue hour follows, from 17:24 to 17:43.
Golden hour and blue hour today
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Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 05:33 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 05:52 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 06:07 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 06:40 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 11:38 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 16:36 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 17:09 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 17:24 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 17:43 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 06:07 – 06:40 | 16:36 – 17:09 | 05:33 – 05:52 | 17:24 – 17:43 | 33 min |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 06:08 – 06:41 | 16:35 – 17:08 | 05:33 – 05:52 | 17:24 – 17:42 | 33 min |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 06:08 – 06:42 | 16:34 – 17:08 | 05:34 – 05:53 | 17:23 – 17:42 | 33 min |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 06:09 – 06:42 | 16:33 – 17:07 | 05:35 – 05:54 | 17:22 – 17:41 | 33 min |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 06:10 – 06:43 | 16:33 – 17:06 | 05:36 – 05:55 | 17:21 – 17:40 | 33 min |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 06:11 – 06:44 | 16:32 – 17:05 | 05:36 – 05:55 | 17:20 – 17:40 | 34 min |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 06:11 – 06:45 | 16:31 – 17:04 | 05:37 – 05:56 | 17:20 – 17:39 | 34 min |
How long golden hour lasts in Egypt through the year
At 30.04° N, 31.24° E, the evening golden hour is longest in December (36 minutes around the 15th) and shortest in September (31 minutes). Today the Sun climbs from the horizon to 6° in 33 minutes, which is about 12.4° of elevation per hour; on the equator at an equinox that rate is close to 15° per hour. The farther the rate falls below 15°, the longer the soft light lasts.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden morning | Golden evening | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:51 | 35 min | 35 min | 17:17 |
| February | 06:35 | 33 min | 33 min | 17:43 |
| March | 06:05 | 32 min | 32 min | 18:03 |
| April | 05:28 | 32 min | 32 min | 18:22 |
| May | 06:01 | 34 min | 34 min | 19:41 |
| June | 05:53 | 35 min | 35 min | 19:57 |
| July | 06:04 | 34 min | 34 min | 19:57 |
| August | 06:22 | 33 min | 33 min | 19:36 |
| September | 06:39 | 32 min | 31 min | 19:00 |
| October | 06:56 | 32 min | 32 min | 18:24 |
| November | 06:20 | 34 min | 34 min | 16:58 |
| December | 06:43 | 36 min | 36 min | 16:56 |
Making the most of golden hour in Egypt today
- Evening: be in position by 16:11, 25 minutes before the window opens at 16:36. Sunset is at 17:09, and blue hour keeps going until 17:43.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (06:07) and lasts until 06:40.
- Avoid solar noon (11:38), when the Sun is highest, shadows are short and contrast is harsh.
- Shoot with the Sun behind or beside the subject for a glow, and expose for the highlights. More tips are on the golden hour guide.
Time zone and coordinates
All times are calculated astronomically for Cairo (30.04° N, 31.24° E) and shown in the local time zone (Africa/Cairo, UTC+2). Golden hour is defined here as the period from sunrise until the Sun is 6° above the horizon and from 6° until sunset, and blue hour as the Sun between 4° and 8° below the horizon. Other cities in Egypt differ by about 4 minutes per degree of longitude and by their latitude. In countries that span several time zones, the clock time also depends on the zone. Values are accurate to within about a minute and do not account for mountains, buildings or clouds.
See also
- Sunrise and sunset in Egypt
- Current time in Egypt
- Golden hour in every state and country
- Moon phase today · Longest day of the year · Shortest day of the year
Other places
Coordinates used: 30.04° N, 31.24° E