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Sun Times in Dahab
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Dahab?
Sunrise in Dahab on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 6:13 AM (Africa/Cairo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Dahab?
Sunset in Dahab on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 7:17 PM (Africa/Cairo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Dahab?
Morning golden hour in Dahab ends at 6:45 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:45 PM.
How long is the day in Dahab?
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Dahab there are 13 hours and 3 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Dahab?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Dahab at 12:45 PM (Africa/Cairo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Dahab?
In Dahab, sunset is at 7:17 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:40 PM (Africa/Cairo). Civil twilight ends at 7:41 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Dahab?
Twilight in Dahab lasts approximately 83 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Dahab?
The earliest sunrise in Dahab in 2026 is at 5:43 AM on June 8 (Africa/Cairo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Dahab?
The latest sunset in Dahab in 2026 is at 7:43 PM on June 24 (Africa/Cairo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Dahab?
After sunset at 7:17 PM in Dahab, civil twilight ends at 7:41 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:40 PM (Africa/Cairo).
What these times mean
Solar times in Dahab 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 Dahab
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Dahab on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:35 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 32m |
| February | 6:20 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 12m |
| March | 5:51 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 5:16 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 51m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 34m |
| June | 5:44 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 57m |
| July | 5:54 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 47m |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 10m |
| September | 6:26 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 20m |
| October | 6:42 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 30m |
| November | 6:04 AM | 4:48 PM | 10h 44m |
| December | 6:26 AM | 4:47 PM | 10h 21m |