All of Egypt keeps one time, currently standard time at UTC+2. Clocks go forward on Friday, April 30, 2027.
Egypt at a glance
| Capital | Cairo |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+2 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Apr 30, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Friday, April 30, 2027 |
| Abbreviations in use | EET, EEST |
Which time zone Egypt uses
Egypt uses a single IANA time zone, Africa/Cairo.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Cairo | --:-- | UTC+2 | Observed | Cairo, Alexandria, Giza |
Clock changes in Egypt
Egypt is on standard time now. Clocks go forward 1 hour on Friday, April 30, 2027 at 12:00 AM local time.
Clock changes in Egypt, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, April 24, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 12:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC+3 |
| Thursday, October 29, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 12:00 AM becomes 11:00 PM | UTC+2 |
| Friday, April 30, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 12:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC+3 |
| Thursday, October 28, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 12:00 AM becomes 11:00 PM | UTC+2 |
Current time in cities in Egypt
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | Cairo | --:-- | Africa/Cairo |
| Alexandria | Alexandria | --:-- | Africa/Cairo |
| Port Said | Port Said | --:-- | Africa/Cairo |
| Suez | Suez | --:-- | Africa/Cairo |
| Al Mansurah | Dakahlia | --:-- | Africa/Cairo |
| El Mahalla El Kubra | Gharbia | --:-- | Africa/Cairo |
| Tanta | Gharbia | --:-- | Africa/Cairo |
| Asyut | Asyut | --:-- | Africa/Cairo |
| Al Fayyum | Faiyum | --:-- | Africa/Cairo |
Time in Egypt compared with the world
When it is 9:00 AM in Egypt, it is 2:00 AM in New York, 6:00 PM in Sydney and 11:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 7 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 10 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 1 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 5 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 3 h behind |
Daylight across Egypt
Days in Cairo last between 10 hours 13 minutes and 14 hours 5 minutes over the year.
Same clock as Egypt right now
These countries read the same time as Egypt today. Some follow different clock-change rules, so the list changes during the year.
- Burundi
- Greece Daylight saving time
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- Romania Daylight saving time
- Rwanda
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Ukraine Daylight saving time
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Daylight saving time
Plan around the time in Egypt
- Convert a time to or from Egypt: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Cairo to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Egypt and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Egypt have?
One: Africa/Cairo, at UTC+2 in standard time and UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Egypt use daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on Friday, April 30, 2027, and the one after that on Thursday, October 28, 2027.
What is the time difference between Egypt and New York?
Egypt is 7 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to April 29 and October 28 to November 7, the gap is 6 hours, because the two change their clocks on different dates.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.