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Sun Times in Aswān
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Aswān?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Aswān (Africa/Cairo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Aswān?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Aswān (Africa/Cairo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Aswān?
Golden hour times for Aswān are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Aswān?
The day length for Aswān is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Aswān?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Aswān is shown in the times above (Africa/Cairo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Aswān?
Sunset and dusk times for Aswān are displayed above (Africa/Cairo). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Aswān?
Twilight duration in Aswān varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Aswān?
The earliest sunrise in Aswān in 2026 is at 5:54 AM on November 1 (Africa/Cairo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Aswān?
The latest sunset in Aswān in 2026 is at 7:40 PM on June 27 (Africa/Cairo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Aswān?
After sunset in Aswān, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Aswān shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Aswān
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Aswān on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:33 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 49m |
| February | 6:21 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 22m |
| March | 5:57 AM | 5:57 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 5:27 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 6:05 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 18m |
| June | 6:00 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 37m |
| July | 6:09 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 29m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 59m |
| September | 6:34 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 18m |
| October | 6:45 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 36m |
| November | 6:03 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 59m |
| December | 6:23 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 40m |