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Sunrise and sunset in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 6:43 AM–7:14 AM and 5:45 PM–6:16 PM
Times are local time in Sharm El Sheikh. Current time in Sharm El Sheikh →
Sunrise and sunset in Sharm El Sheikh through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 54m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 32m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:54 AM | 5:00 PM | 11h 6m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 47m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 4:48 PM | 10h 31m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 4:50 PM | 10h 23m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 24m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 33m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 52m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 12m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:09 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 34m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 5:54 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 58m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 5:34 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 26m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:19 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 49m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 13m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:54 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 31m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:48 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 47m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 54m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:50 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 53m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:57 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 45m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 28m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 10m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 44m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:28 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 21m |
Calculated for 27.92°N, 34.33°E, including daylight saving time where Sharm El Sheikh uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Sharm El Sheikh this year
- Longest day: June 21 (13h 55m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (10h 22m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:11 AM on April 23
- Latest sunset: 7:44 PM on June 28
Questions
What time is sunrise in Sharm El Sheikh today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 6:43 AM and sets at 6:16 PM in Sharm El Sheikh, giving 11 hours 33 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Sharm El Sheikh?
The longest day in Sharm El Sheikh in 2026 is June 21, with 13 hours 55 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Sharm El Sheikh?
The shortest day in Sharm El Sheikh in 2026 is December 22, with 10 hours 22 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Sharm El Sheikh?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:11 AM on April 23, and the latest sunset is 7:44 PM on June 28. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Sharm El Sheikh?
Today, golden hour in Sharm El Sheikh is from sunrise (6:43 AM) to 7:14 AM in the morning, and from 5:45 PM to sunset (6:16 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.