Eclipse times in Sohag
- Partial eclipse begins
- 11:37:08
- Totality begins
- 12:58:36
- Maximum eclipse
- 13:01:49
- Totality ends
- 13:05:02
- Partial eclipse ends
- 14:23:17
- Duration of totality
- 6m 26s
- Sun’s height at maximum
- 81°
- Sun’s direction at maximum
- 184° (S)
Local time, UTC+3, for the town centre. Times can shift by a few seconds across town.
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Sohag and the path of totality
Sohag is the large yellow dot. The dark band is the path of totality; the further you are from its edges, the longer totality lasts.
Where to look
The Sun will be very high, 81° 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.
Watching the eclipse in Sohag
Sohag lies almost on the centre line and has one of the longest totalities of any city on Earth in 2027, with far less demand than Luxor. The temple complex at Abydos is about an hour away.
Getting to Sohag
Sohag International Airport has domestic flights from Cairo. Trains on the Cairo to Luxor line stop here.
Good questions
- Is Sohag in the path of totality?
- Yes. Sohag is inside the path of the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027, so the Sun will be completely covered.
- How long will totality last in Sohag?
- About 6m 26s, from 12:58:36 to 13:05:02 local time (UTC+3), calculated for the town centre.
- Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Sohag?
- During totality the Sun will be 81 degrees above the horizon towards the south. That is nearly overhead, so buildings will not block it, but you will be looking up for several minutes.
- Is it easy to visit Sohag independently?
- Sohag is in the zone of longest totality but has limited tourist infrastructure, and many visits are arranged through tour operators. Book transport and rooms early, because Egypt’s eclipse committee is still planning flights and road transport to the viewing areas.