Will there be a total eclipse in Cairo?

No. Cairo is outside the path of totality. At most 94.7% of the Sun will be covered, at 12:55:43 local time (UTC+3).

Where is the nearest place to see totality from Cairo?

The nearest practical option is Asyut or Sohag, about 1 hour by domestic flight or 5 to 7 hours by train.

How dark will it get in Cairo?

With 94.7% of the Sun covered, daylight will dim a little, though many people would not notice it without being told. It will not get dark, the stars will not come out and the corona will stay hidden, because even a thin sliver of Sun is far brighter than the corona.

Will the Pyramids of Giza see totality?

No. Giza sees about a 95% partial eclipse, so the sky will not go dark and you need eclipse glasses throughout.

Which Nile Valley city is nearest to Cairo with a long totality?

Asyut is the northernmost big city on the path, with 6m 10s. Sohag has 6m 26s. Egypt’s eclipse committee is planning extra domestic flights and road transport to the viewing areas.

Can you see the 2027 Total Solar Eclipse from Cairo?

Name: Partial solar eclipse in Cairo
Start: 2027-08-02T11:33:03+03:00
End: 2027-08-02T14:16:03+03:00
Location: Cairo

11:33Maximum 12:5514:16

Local time (UTC+3). The whole eclipse lasts about 2 h 43 min.

Eclipse times in Cairo

Partial eclipse begins: 11:33:03
Maximum eclipse: 12:55:43
Partial eclipse ends: 14:16:03
Sun covered at maximum: 94.7%
Sun’s height at maximum: 78°
Sun’s direction at maximum: 174° (S)

Local time, UTC+3, for the town centre. Times can shift by a few seconds across town.

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Cairo and the path of totality

Cairo is the large white dot, outside the dark band. To see the Sun completely covered you need to be inside the band.

Path of totality, where the Sun is completely coveredOutside the band, a partial eclipse only

Where to look

The Sun will be very high, 78° above the horizon and slightly to the south, so almost any open space works, including courtyards and hotel roofs. The challenge is heat rather than the view: you will be looking almost straight up in the early afternoon, so a reclining chair and shade before and after totality make a big difference.

Where to go for totality

The nearest place to see the total eclipse from Cairo is Asyut or Sohag, about 1 hour by domestic flight or 5 to 7 hours by train. If you can make the trip, leave the evening before: roads into the path are expected to be very busy on the morning of the eclipse.

Good questions

Will there be a total eclipse in Cairo?: No. Cairo is outside the path of totality. At most 94.7% of the Sun will be covered, at 12:55:43 local time (UTC+3).
Where is the nearest place to see totality from Cairo?: The nearest practical option is Asyut or Sohag, about 1 hour by domestic flight or 5 to 7 hours by train.
How dark will it get in Cairo?: With 94.7% of the Sun covered, daylight will dim a little, though many people would not notice it without being told. It will not get dark, the stars will not come out and the corona will stay hidden, because even a thin sliver of Sun is far brighter than the corona.
Will the Pyramids of Giza see totality?: No. Giza sees about a 95% partial eclipse, so the sky will not go dark and you need eclipse glasses throughout.
Which Nile Valley city is nearest to Cairo with a long totality?: Asyut is the northernmost big city on the path, with 6m 10s. Sohag has 6m 26s. Egypt’s eclipse committee is planning extra domestic flights and road transport to the viewing areas.