Current Local Time in Sharm el-Sheikh
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt (GMT+2)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Sharm el-Sheikh is located in the Africa/Cairo timezone in Egypt.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Africa/CairoData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Sharm el-Sheikh
☀️Climate
Hot desert with very hot summers (35-42°C) and warm winters (18-24°C). Almost no rainfall.
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📍About Sharm el-Sheikh Time Zone
Sharm el-Sheikh is located in the Africa/Cairo time zone (UTC+2). As a significant city in Egypt, Sharm el-Sheikh serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Sharm el-Sheikh is 7 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Sharm el-Sheikh, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Sharm el-Sheikh does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+2.
Sharm el-Sheikh has a population of approximately 75K. The local currency is the Egyptian Pound (E£). To call Sharm el-Sheikh from abroad, use the country code +20 69. The primary language spoken is Arabic, English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Sharm el-Sheikh time is 7 hours ahead of New York, and 2 hours ahead of London. This makes Sharm el-Sheikh conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Sharm el-Sheikh Time
- • Time Zone: Africa/Cairo (UTC+2)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Egypt (EG)
- • Coordinates: 27.92°, 34.33°
- • Calling Code: +20 69