Current Local Time in Alexandria

Alexandria, Egypt (GMT+2)

09:20:16

Saturday, January 24, 2026

☀️Day
🌅6:58 AM
🌇5:28 PM

Alexandria is located in the Africa/Cairo timezone in Egypt.

💵E£ Egyptian Pound
📞+20 3
🔌Type C, F
🚗Right

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Time Zone Facts

🕐ZoneCairo
🌐OffsetUTC
🔄DSTNo
📋IANAAfrica/Cairo
🌍
No DST changes
Time stays constant

Alexandria follows Cairo and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

🏢Business Hours in Alexandria

OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies

Hours are general references based on official business standards. Actual hours may vary.

☀️Climate

Mediterranean climate with mild wet winters (10-18°C) and hot dry summers (25-32°C).

🏛️Top Attractions

Bibliotheca AlexandrinaQaitbay CitadelMontaza PalaceCatacombs of Kom el ShoqafaCorniche

📍About Alexandria Time Zone

Alexandria is located in the Africa/Cairo time zone (UTC+2). As a major metropolitan city in Egypt, Alexandria serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Alexandria is 7 hours ahead of New York.

When planning calls or meetings with Alexandria, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Alexandria does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+2.

Alexandria has a population of approximately 5.2M. The local currency is the Egyptian Pound (E£). To call Alexandria from abroad, use the country code +20 3. The primary language spoken is Arabic.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Alexandria time is 7 hours ahead of New York, and 2 hours ahead of London. This makes Alexandria conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.

Quick Facts: Alexandria Time

  • Time Zone: Africa/Cairo (UTC+2)
  • Daylight Saving: Not observed
  • Country: Egypt (EG)
  • Coordinates: 31.20°, 29.92°
  • Calling Code: +20 3