Eclipse times in Hurghada
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:40:59 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 13:04:59 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:25:14 |
| Sun covered at maximum | 98.5% |
| Sun’s height at maximum | 80° |
| Sun’s direction at maximum | 199° (SSW) |
Local time, UTC+3, for the town centre at 27.2579, 33.8116. Times can shift by a few seconds across town. How we calculate.
Where to look
The Sun will be very high, 80° above the horizon and slightly to the south-south-west, 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 Hurghada is the road inland from Safaga towards Qena, about 1.5 hours away, or El Quseir on the coast, about 2 hours south. 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.
Longer totality nearby
Moving closer to the centre line adds time. These places within driving distance have a longer totality than Hurghada:
- El Quseir: 2m 31s, about 136 km away in a straight line.
Questions about the eclipse in Hurghada
- Will there be a total eclipse in Hurghada?
- No. Hurghada is outside the path of totality. At most 98.5% of the Sun will be covered, at 13:04:59 local time (UTC+3).
- Where is the nearest place to see totality from Hurghada?
- The nearest practical option is the road inland from Safaga towards Qena, about 1.5 hours away, or El Quseir on the coast, about 2 hours south.
- Do I need eclipse glasses in Hurghada?
- Yes, for the whole eclipse. Because the Sun is never completely covered here, it is never safe to look at it without certified eclipse glasses.
Other places nearby
- El Quseir 2m 31s, 136 km