Sun Times in El Gouna
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in El Gouna?
Sunrise in El Gouna on Sunday, August 23, 2026 is at 6:20 AM (Africa/Cairo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in El Gouna?
Sunset in El Gouna on Sunday, August 23, 2026 is at 7:15 PM (Africa/Cairo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in El Gouna?
Morning golden hour in El Gouna ends at 6:51 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:44 PM.
How long is the day in El Gouna?
On Sunday, August 23, 2026 in El Gouna there are 12 hours and 55 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in El Gouna?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in El Gouna at 12:47 PM (Africa/Cairo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in El Gouna?
In El Gouna, sunset is at 7:15 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:36 PM (Africa/Cairo). Civil twilight ends at 7:39 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in El Gouna?
Twilight in El Gouna lasts approximately 81 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 El Gouna?
The earliest sunrise in El Gouna in 2026 is at 5:49 AM on June 5 (Africa/Cairo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in El Gouna?
The latest sunset in El Gouna in 2026 is at 7:44 PM on June 25 (Africa/Cairo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in El Gouna?
After sunset at 7:15 PM in El Gouna, civil twilight ends at 7:39 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:36 PM (Africa/Cairo).
What these times mean
Solar times in El Gouna 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 El Gouna
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in El Gouna on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:36 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 36m |
| February | 6:22 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 14m |
| March | 5:55 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 5:21 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 49m |
| May | 5:56 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 30m |
| June | 5:49 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 52m |
| July | 5:59 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 42m |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 07m |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 20m |
| October | 6:45 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 32m |
| November | 6:05 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 48m |
| December | 6:27 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 26m |
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