Current Time in Egypt

Eastern European Time (EET) · UTC+2 · No Daylight Saving Time since 2011

Current Time in Egypt
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EET · UTC+2No DST since 2014Cairo

Egypt Time Facts

Time Zone
Eastern European Time (EET)
UTC Offset
UTC+2 (always)
Daylight Saving
Abolished permanently in 2014
IANA Identifier
Africa/Cairo
Population
~105 million (largest Arab country)
Same Offset As
Greece, Romania, South Africa, Israel

Egypt Time vs World

EET (UTC+2) is fixed year-round. Differences change only when other countries shift their clocks.

LocationTheir WinterTheir Summer
New York (ET)Egypt +7 hrsEgypt +6 hrs
Los Angeles (PT)Egypt +10 hrsEgypt +9 hrs
London (GMT/BST)Egypt +2 hrsEgypt +1 hr
Berlin (CET/CEST)Egypt +1 hrSame as Egypt
Dubai (GST)Egypt −2 hrsEgypt −2 hrs
India (IST)Egypt −3:30Egypt −3:30
Japan (JST)Egypt −7 hrsEgypt −7 hrs

Egypt's Chaotic DST History

Egypt has one of the most turbulent DST histories of any country. DST was first adopted in 1940 and was observed fairly consistently until 2010.

In 2010, the government suddenly cancelled DST just 4 days before it was scheduled to begin, citing Ramadan fasting concerns (longer daylight = longer fasts). This caused massive IT chaos — computers, smartphones, and servers had already auto-updated.

The pattern repeated: DST was brought back in 2014 for just one year, then permanently abolished. Between 2010–2014, Egypt changed its DST policy at least 6 times, sometimes with only days of notice. Software developers worldwide had to push emergency timezone updates.

Since 2014, Egypt has been on permanent EET (UTC+2) — no more clock changes.

The Ramadan Factor

A major reason Egypt abandoned DST was Ramadan. During the holy month, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. DST extends daylight hours, meaning longer fasting periods in summer.

In Egypt's hot climate, an extra hour of fasting in 40°C+ heat was considered an undue burden. The government often suspended DST during Ramadan, then reinstated it after — creating confusing mid-year clock changes.

The permanent abolition solved the religious scheduling conflict while also ending the technical headaches for airlines, banks, and international businesses operating in Egypt.

Major Egyptian Cities — All on EET (UTC+2)

Cairo
Pop. 21M metro
Capital, largest city in Africa
Alexandria
Pop. 5.4M
Mediterranean coast, 2nd largest
Giza
Pop. 9M metro
Pyramids, part of Cairo metro
Sharm El Sheikh
Pop. 73K
Red Sea resort, Sinai
Luxor
Pop. 507K
Valley of the Kings, Karnak
Aswan
Pop. 350K
Nubian culture, High Dam

Egypt Quick Facts

🏛️ Capital City
Cairo
👥 Population
104M
💰 Currency
E£ Egyptian Pound
📞 Phone Code
+20
🕐 UTC Offset
UTC+2
🔄 Daylight Saving Time
No — fixed offset
🗣️ Official Languages
Arabic

Egypt Time Difference

Egypt vs New YorkEgypt vs London
CityLocal TimeDifference
New York--:--Same time
London--:--Same time
Toronto--:--Same time
Miami--:--Same time
Los Angeles--:--Same time
Mexico City--:--Same time
Madrid--:--Same time
Paris--:--Same time
Berlin--:--Same time
Dubai--:--Same time
Tokyo--:--Same time
Sydney--:--Same time
São Paulo--:--Same time
Singapore--:--Same time

📞 Best Time to Call Egypt

Target 9 AM – 5 PM Egypt local time for business calls. From the US East Coast, 3–8 AM EST reaches Egypt during business hours (8 AM–1 PM local). UK callers are well-placed — morning calls from 8 AM GMT align with Egypt's working day.

🕐 Time Zone in Egypt

EET (UTC+2)EEST (UTC+3)

Egypt uses EET (UTC+2) year-round. Cairo is the capital and largest city.

Egypt does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed year-round — only countries that do observe DST (US, EU, UK) will shift relative to Egypt twice a year.

✈️ Time-Related Travel Tips for Egypt

When planning your trip to Egypt, factor in the time zone change and allow time to adjust. Download offline maps and translation apps before traveling. Local business hours and cultural customs around punctuality may differ from your home country.

💡 Interesting Facts About Time in Egypt

  • Time zone boundaries don't always follow geographical lines — they're often adjusted for political, economic, or practical reasons.
  • The concept of standardized time zones was developed in the 19th century with the expansion of railways, replacing local solar time.

About Time in Egypt

Egypt uses 2 time zones. This makes it important to confirm the specific zone to coordinate times across the country.

The capital city Cairo serves as the political and often economic center of Egypt. Major business activities are spread across cities including Cairo, Alexandria, Giza.

When planning international calls, video conferences, or business meetings with contacts in Egypt, it's important to consider the time difference. EET (UTC+2) is the most commonly referenced time zone for Egypt.

Egypt uses the Egyptian Pound (E£) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +20. Official languages include Arabic.

View all 5 cities with live local times →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Egypt right now?
Egypt uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) year-round. All cities — Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Luxor, Aswan, and Sharm el-Sheikh — are on the same time. Egypt has not observed Daylight Saving Time since 2011. The live clock above shows the current time in Egypt.
What time zone is Egypt in?
Egypt is in the Eastern European Time (EET) zone, which is UTC+2. The IANA identifier is Africa/Cairo. Egypt shares this UTC+2 offset with countries such as Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, and South Africa (SAST). Egypt permanently abandoned Daylight Saving Time in 2011, so EET (UTC+2) is the only offset Egypt uses.
Does Egypt observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Egypt abolished Daylight Saving Time permanently in 2011, following a brief reintroduction in 2010. Egypt had previously used DST for many years but ended it definitively after the 2011 revolution. Since then, Egypt has remained on EET (UTC+2) year-round with no clock changes.
What is the time difference between Egypt and the USA?
Cairo (EET, UTC+2) is 7 hours ahead of New York (EST, UTC−5) in winter. During US Daylight Saving Time (EDT, UTC−4), the gap narrows to 6 hours. Cairo is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST, UTC−8) in winter, or 9 hours ahead during PDT. Since Egypt has no DST, the difference changes only when the US adjusts its clocks in March and November.
What is the time difference between Egypt and the UK?
Cairo (EET, UTC+2) is 2 hours ahead of London (GMT, UTC+0) in winter. During UK Summer Time (BST, UTC+1), the gap narrows to 1 hour. Since Egypt has no DST, this difference shifts when the UK changes clocks in late March and late October. There is a brief window each spring and autumn when the difference is 1 hour vs. the usual 2 hours.
What is the time difference between Egypt and Dubai?
Dubai (GST, UTC+4) is 2 hours ahead of Cairo (EET, UTC+2). Both regions have no Daylight Saving Time, so this 2-hour gap is constant year-round. When it is 9:00 AM in Cairo, it is 11:00 AM in Dubai.
What is the time difference between Egypt and Germany?
Cairo (EET, UTC+2) and Berlin (CET/CEST) are usually 1 hour apart, with Egypt ahead. In winter, Germany uses CET (UTC+1), so Cairo is 1 hour ahead. In summer, Germany uses CEST (UTC+2) — the same offset as Egypt — so the two countries are temporarily on the same time. This makes Germany one of Egypt's most time-compatible European trading partners during summer months.

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Time zone data powered by the IANA Time Zone Database. Egypt: Africa/Cairo (EET UTC+2, no DST since 2011).