Standard time applies in Al Fayyum right now, at UTC+2. The next change comes on Friday, April 30, 2027, when clocks move to UTC+3.
Al Fayyum and your time
Al Fayyum at a glance
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Faiyum |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Abbreviation now | EET |
| UTC offset now | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Apr 30, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Friday, April 30, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 29.31° N, 30.84° E |
Al Fayyum time zone and clock changes
Under the Africa/Cairo rules, Al Fayyum spends part of each year on UTC+2 (EET) and the rest on UTC+3 (EEST). The coming daylight saving period ends on Thursday, October 28, 2027.
All of Egypt keeps the same time, so Al Fayyum reads the same clock as Cairo.
Clock changes in Al Fayyum, 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 |
How far ahead or behind Al Fayyum is
When it is 9:00 AM in Al Fayyum, 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 1 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 6 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 2 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 1 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 3 h behind | 6 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Al Fayyum and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Al Fayyum
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Al Fayyum runs from 10 hours 16 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 1 minute at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:00 PM, comes on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Al Fayyum
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:01 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:58 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:45 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:47 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 16 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
Clock time and sun time in Al Fayyum
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Al Fayyum: solar noon falls at about 11:55 AM on standard time and 12:55 PM during daylight saving time.
Places close to Al Fayyum
All the places listed below keep the same time as Al Fayyum.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinnūris | 12 km (7 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Beni Suef | 36 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al Fashn | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| 6th of October City | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maghagha | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Helwan | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Banī Mazār | 91 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cairo | 93 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Al Fayyum today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
- Lusaka (Zambia)
- Khartoum (Sudan)
- Harare (Zimbabwe)
- Tripoli (Libya)
More cities in Egypt
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Plan around the time in Al Fayyum
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Al Fayyum in?
Al Fayyum uses the Africa/Cairo time zone: UTC+2 (EET) in standard time and UTC+3 (EEST) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Al Fayyum?
The next change is on Friday, April 30, 2027 at 12:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+3. They go back again on Thursday, October 28, 2027.
What is the time difference between Al Fayyum and New York?
Al Fayyum 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 Al Fayyum and New York change their clocks on different dates.
Is Al Fayyum on the same time as Cairo?
Yes. Al Fayyum and Cairo both use UTC+2 right now.
How long is the longest day in Al Fayyum?
About 14 hours 1 minute, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 16 minutes of daylight.
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.