Solar eclipse in Giza, Egypt (partial)
Giza is outside the path of totality on August 2, 2027. At most, the Moon covers:
at 12:55:49 local time (UTC+3). Even at 99% the sky doesn't go dark and you can't see the corona. Totality is a different experience altogether.
Eclipse times in Giza
| Phase | Local (UTC+3) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:33:06 | 08:33:06 | 66° ESE |
| Greatest eclipse | 12:55:49 | 09:55:49 | 78° S |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:16:13 | 11:16:13 | 69° WSW |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 6% (excellent for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 37°C. These are long-term averages (NASA POWER, 2001–2025), not a forecast.
Travel advice
US Department of State: Level 2, Exercise increased caution for Egypt (updated 2025-07-14). Read the full advice: US · UK. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Nearest places with totality
- Samalut: 2m 58s (196 km)
- Minya: 4m 12s (218 km)
- Mallawi: 5m 23s (256 km)
- Bahariya Oasis: 6m 17s (292 km)
- Asyut: 6m 06s (314 km)
- Sohag: 6m 22s (388 km)
The planner has the map, a minute-by-minute plan for the day, calendar alarms, and a share card.
Good to know
Look at the Sun only through certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses during the partial phases. Take them off only during totality, and put them back on when the bright edge returns. Within a couple of kilometres of the path's edge, the Moon's mountains can shift these times by a few seconds, so stay well inside the band if you can.