Sunrise & Sunset in Alexandria

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Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
05:55
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Sunset
18:17
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Dawn
05:31
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Solar noon
12:06
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Dusk
18:41
Daylight
12h 22m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today05:5518:1712h 22m
Tomorrow05:5418:1812h 24m
Change−1m+1m+2m

Positive change in sunset / daylight = days are getting longer. Negative change in sunrise = sun is rising earlier.

24-Hour Daylight Timeline

Today's light segments for Alexandria. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

Sunrise and sunset on the 1st of each month in Alexandria.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January07:0017:0910h 09m
February06:5417:3610h 42m
March06:2817:5911h 31m
April05:5018:2012h 30m
May06:1719:4013h 23m
June05:5820:0014h 02m
July06:0020:0914h 09m
August06:1819:5713h 39m
September06:3719:2612h 49m
October06:5418:4711h 53m
November06:1617:1310h 57m
December06:4216:5910h 17m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Alexandria

Alexandria is located at 31.20°N, 29.92°E. Its latitude determines how dramatically daylight hours change through the year.

The city uses the Africa/Cairo timezone (GMT+2). It observes Daylight Saving Time, so sunrise and sunset times shift by one hour in spring and autumn.

Solar noon — the moment the sun reaches its highest point in the sky — occurs when the sun crosses the local meridian. In Alexandria this falls around 12:59 in mid-summer and 11:50 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Alexandria today?
Sunrise in Alexandria varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in Africa/Cairo.
What time does the sun set in Alexandria?
Sunset in Alexandria depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Alexandria get today?
Daylight hours in Alexandria range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (31.2°).
Does Alexandria observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Alexandria observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks shift forward in spring and back in autumn, advancing sunrise and sunset times by one hour for part of the year.

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