# Unknown Soldier Memorial, Egypt: what it is and when to go

> Unknown Soldier Memorial is a memorial in Egypt dedicated to the martyrs of October 1973 Arab-Israeli War (الجندي المجهول) (Cairo). Interests: History. The best time to visit is October to April. In June there are 13 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 04. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Egypt: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/unknown-soldier-memorial/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Memorial in Egypt dedicated to the martyrs of October 1973 Arab-Israeli War · History
- **Local name:** الجندي المجهول
- **Where:** Egypt
- **Best time:** October to April.
- **Nearest airport:** CAI Cairo, 9.5 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 30.06537, 31.3138

## What it is and where

Unknown Soldier Memorial is a memorial in Egypt dedicated to the martyrs of October 1973 Arab-Israeli War (الجندي المجهول) (Cairo). It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Egypt: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Cairo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/el-cairo/), where this site lists 77 more places to see, 6.5 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 30.06537, 31.3138; the nearest main airport is Cairo International Airport (CAI, Cairo), 9.5 km as the crow flies. How to get around Egypt (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=30.065374%2C31.313801)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=30.065374%2C31.313801)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/historia/) places in Egypt. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Unknown Soldier Memorial is **October to April**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 10 h 16 |
| February | Best time | 10 h 57 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 47 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 44 |
| May | Possible | 13 h 31 |
| June | Better not | 13 h 56 |
| July | Better not | 13 h 45 |
| August | Better not | 13 h 05 |
| September | Possible | 12 h 10 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 15 |
| November | Best time | 10 h 27 |
| December | Best time | 10 h 04 |

In June there are 13 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 04. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Egypt in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Egypt

To enter Egypt there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months from entry”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Egypt checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 122 police · 123 ambulance · 180 fire · 126 tourist police.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Gamal Abdel Nasser Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/gamal-abdel-nasser-mosque/): Mosque in Cairo, Egypt · 2.7 km
- [Baron Empain Palace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/baron-empain-palace/): Architectural structure in Heliopolis, a suburb near Cairo, Egypt · 2.9 km
- [Al-Nour Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/al-nour/): Mosque in Egypt · 3.2 km
- [Moussa Dar'i Synagogue](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/abbasiyya-synagogue/): Building in Egypt · 3.8 km
- [Koubbeh Palace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/qubba-palace/): Egyptian palace near downtown Cairo · 3.9 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Egypt guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/).

## More in Egypt: History

- [Great Pyramid of Giza](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/piramide-de-keops/): oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis; one of the seven ancient wonders of the world
- [Lighthouse of Alexandria](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/lighthouse-of-alexandria/): lighthouse in Egypt, built in the 3rd century BC and destroyed in the Middle Ages
- [Giza pyramid complex](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/piramides-de-guiza/): archaeological site on the Giza Plateau, Egypt
- [Abu Simbel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/templos-de-abu-simbel/): UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Egypt
- [Great Sphinx of Giza](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/gran-esfinge-de-guiza/): ancient Egyptian monumental sculpture
- [Memphis, Egypt](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/memphis/): ancient capital of Egypt

Every Egypt place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Unknown Soldier Memorial?

It is a memorial in Egypt dedicated to the martyrs of October 1973 Arab-Israeli War (الجندي المجهول in the local language). It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Egypt: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Unknown Soldier Memorial?

October to April. In June there are 13 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 04.

### How do you get to Unknown Soldier Memorial?

The nearest main airport is Cairo International Airport (CAI), 9.5 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=30.065374%2C31.313801) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Egypt is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Egypt map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Gamal Abdel Nasser Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/gamal-abdel-nasser-mosque/), [Baron Empain Palace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/baron-empain-palace/), [Al-Nour Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/al-nour/). The rest is in [the Egypt guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/25049783), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2919312), CC0. More about Unknown Soldier Memorial on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unknown_Soldier_Memorial_(Egypt)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).