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Egypt2 August 2027

2 August 2027 Solar Eclipse in Cairo: Times and Coverage

Cairo is outside the path of totality, but the Moon will cover 94.8% of the Sun. Only inside the path can you see the corona.

94.8%Sun covered at maximum
78°Sun altitude at maximum
63%Clear early-August days
39°CAverage high

Timeline (local time)

  1. Partial eclipse begins
    Sun at 66°
  2. Maximum eclipse
    Sun at 78°
  3. Partial eclipse ends
    Sun at 69°

Times in Africa/Cairo for the city centre. Totality changes by seconds within a few kilometres.

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Weather odds on eclipse day

Between 2005 and 2025, 63% of days from 26 July to 9 August in Cairo were mostly clear (daytime satellite cloud ≤ 30%). Average cloud amount was 26% and the average high 39°C.

Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2), except during totality itself. Eye safety guide

Nearby cities

Alexandria180 km93.3%
Asyut319 km6 min 8 s
Sharm el-Sheikh383 km95.5%
Sohag390 km6 min 24 s
Hurghada399 km98.5%
Qena456 km6 min 12 s