Current Time in Egypt 🇪🇬
Check the current local time anywhere in Egypt. Below you'll find live clocks for Egypt's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Cairo
- Cairo (Pop. 20,000,000)
- Alexandria (Pop. 5,263,542)
- Giza (Pop. 4,367,343)
- Shubrā al Khaymah (Pop. 1,240,289)
- Port Said (Pop. 780,515)
ISO Alpha-2: EG
ISO Alpha-3: EGY
UTC Offset: UTC+02:00
Time Zones: EET
Current Time in Major Cities in Egypt
- 6th of October City Sat 13:01:46
- Al Fayyum Sat 13:01:46
- Al Khuşūş Sat 13:01:46
- Al Mansurah Sat 13:01:46
- Al Maḩallah al Kubrá Sat 13:01:46
- Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān Sat 13:01:46
- Al-Khārijah Sat 13:01:46
- Alexandria Sat 13:01:46
- Arīsh Sat 13:01:46
- Assiut Sat 13:01:46
- Aswān Sat 13:01:46
- Banī Suwayf Sat 13:01:46
- Cairo Sat 13:01:46
- Damanhur Sat 13:01:46
- Damietta Sat 13:01:46
- Giza Sat 13:01:46
- Hurghada Sat 13:01:46
- Ismailia Sat 13:01:46
- Kafr ash Shaykh Sat 13:01:46
- Luxor Sat 13:01:46
- Madīnat an Naşr Sat 13:01:46
- Mallawī Sat 13:01:46
- Marsá Maţrūḩ Sat 13:01:46
- Minya Sat 13:01:46
- New Cairo Sat 13:01:46
- Port Said Sat 13:01:46
- Qina Sat 13:01:46
- Sharm el-Sheikh Sat 13:01:46
- Shibīn al Kawm Sat 13:01:46
- Shubrā al Khaymah Sat 13:01:46
- Sohag Sat 13:01:46
- Suez Sat 13:01:46
- Tanta Sat 13:01:46
- Zagazig Sat 13:01:46
- Ḩalwān Sat 13:01:46
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| 6th of October City | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Al Fayyum | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Al Khuşūş | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Al Mansurah | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Al Maḩallah al Kubrá | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Al-Khārijah | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Alexandria | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Arīsh | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Assiut | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Aswān | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Banī Suwayf | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Cairo | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Damanhur | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Damietta | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Giza | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Hurghada | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Ismailia | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Kafr ash Shaykh | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Luxor | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Madīnat an Naşr | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Mallawī | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Marsá Maţrūḩ | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Minya | Sat 13:01:46 |
| New Cairo | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Port Said | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Qina | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Sharm el-Sheikh | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Shibīn al Kawm | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Shubrā al Khaymah | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Sohag | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Suez | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Tanta | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Zagazig | Sat 13:01:46 |
| Ḩalwān | Sat 13:01:46 |
IANA time zones in Egypt
Egypt maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Africa/Cairo EET · UTC+02:00
- Egypt EET · UTC+02:00
Does Egypt have multiple time zones?
Yes. Egypt uses more than one IANA time zone, so the current local time can differ by city or region. For scheduling, compare the exact city on the world cities list or use the time zone converter.
| IANA time zone | Current standard offset |
|---|---|
| Africa/Cairo | UTC+02:00 |
| Egypt | UTC+02:00 |
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Egypt at a glance
| Current main time | 13:01 on Saturday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | Yes - Clocks change twice a year |
| Zone names | EEST |
| Capital | Cairo |
| Cities tracked | 35 |
How many time zones does Egypt have?
Egypt keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC+03:00.
Does Egypt change its clocks for daylight saving?
Yes. At least part of Egypt uses daylight saving time. The clocks jump forward one hour in spring and fall back one hour in autumn, so the UTC offset changes for part of the year. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Egypt
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 15:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 06:00 UTC. If Egypt has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Egypt
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Cairo or another major city in Egypt. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Egypt
The capital of Egypt is Cairo. The biggest cities in Egypt include Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Shubrā al Khaymah and Port Said. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Egypt has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Egypt - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Egypt have?
Egypt uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Egypt use daylight saving time?
Yes - Part of the country moves the clocks forward an hour in spring and back in autumn.
What time is it in Egypt right now?
It is about 13:01 on Saturday in the main time zone of Egypt. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Egypt?
The capital of Egypt is Cairo. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Egypt time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Egypt to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Cairo, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Egypt 🇪🇬 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | EG / EGY |
| Capital city clock | Cairo |
| Cities shown | 35 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 2 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+02:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Cairo time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.