Standard time applies in Alexandria right now, at UTC+2. The next change comes on Friday, April 30, 2027, when clocks move to UTC+3.
Alexandria and your time
Alexandria at a glance
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Alexandria |
| 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 | 31.20° N, 29.92° E |
Which time zone Alexandria uses
Alexandria follows the Africa/Cairo time zone. Standard time began on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Once the clocks go forward at 12:00 AM, daylight saving time (UTC+3 (EEST)) lasts until Thursday, October 28, 2027.
All of Egypt keeps the same time, so Alexandria reads the same clock as Cairo.
Clock changes in Alexandria, 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 |
Time difference between Alexandria and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Alexandria
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Alexandria grows from 10 hours 7 minutes to 14 hours 11 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 4 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Alexandria
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:04 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:57 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:49 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:55 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 7 min |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
When the sun is highest in Alexandria
Alexandria lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:00 PM on standard time and 1:00 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Alexandria
Every city below shares Alexandria’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idku | 38 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rosetta | 52 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Damanhur | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Disūq | 70 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kafr el-Sheikh | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tanta | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| El Mahalla El Kubra | 122 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shibin Al Kawm | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Alexandria 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
All time zones and cities in Egypt
Plan around the time in Alexandria
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Alexandria in?
Alexandria 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 Alexandria?
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 Alexandria and New York?
Alexandria 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 Alexandria and New York change their clocks on different dates.
Is Alexandria on the same time as Cairo?
Yes. Alexandria and Cairo both use UTC+2 right now.
How long is the longest day in Alexandria?
About 14 hours 11 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 7 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.