Time now in Egypt

UTC+03:00 • Africa/Cairo (EEST)

Your device clock is 552ms behind of the detected local time (Africa/Cairo, UTC+03:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

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Saturday, August 1, 2026, week 31

Time in Egypt now

Egypt has one official time zone: EEST (UTC+03:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Egypt is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Egypt?

Official time in Egypt is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Egypt

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Cairo UTC+02:00 Cairo, Alexandria, Giza

List of time zones used in Egypt (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Africa/Cairo UTC+02:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Egypt

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Egypt depends on the region.

  • Cairo: 6 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Egypt use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Egypt observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Egypt

  • 2026-04-24 at 01:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
  • 2026-10-29 at 23:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Egypt was on 2026-04-24 at 01:00 (local time) (zone Africa/Cairo): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from EET to EEST.

The next change is on 2026-10-29 at 23:00 (local time) (zone Africa/Cairo): EEST → EET, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Egypt?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+2:00 and UTC+2:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Egypt have?
Egypt has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Egypt use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Egypt observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Egypt time

To convert Egypt time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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