Eclipse Path Across Egypt
The Moon's shadow enters Egypt from the southwest and exits toward the Red Sea. Data source: NASA Eclipse Predictions.
When Totality Occurs
All times approximate, based on center of each location.
Cities in the Path of Totality
| Location | Begins | Max | Ends | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxor | 10:05 | 10:08 | 10:11 | 6m 22s |
| Hurghada | 10:08 | 10:10 | 10:13 | ~4m 50s |
| Siwa Oasis | 09:55 | 09:58 | 10:01 | 5m 37s |
Cities Outside the Path (Deep Partial Only)
| Location | Coverage | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Aswan | ~99.8% partial | Just outside path -- no totality |
| Cairo (Giza) | ~94-95% partial | Deep partial only |
| Abu Simbel | ~92% partial | Outside path of totality |
| Alexandria | ~95% partial | Just outside northern edge |
Times shown in UTC. Local Egypt time is EEST (UTC+3) in August.
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Common Questions
Where in Egypt has the longest totality?
Luxor will experience approximately 6 minutes 22 seconds of totality -- the longest of any inhabited location on Earth for this event.
Is Cairo in the path of totality?
No. Cairo lies just outside the northern edge of the totality path and will experience a deep partial eclipse of roughly 94-95% coverage. For true totality, travel south to Luxor or the Red Sea coast.
What time will the 2027 eclipse occur in Egypt?
Totality begins between roughly 10:00 and 10:10 UTC (approximately 1:00-1:10 PM local Egypt time, EEST/UTC+3), varying by location.