Current Time in Kafr ash Shaykh, Egypt 🇪🇬
The current local time in Kafr ash Shaykh, Egypt is 14:31:04 (EEST) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Kafr ash Shaykh is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 194,569. The sun rises at about 05:55 and sets at 20:04 today (14h 09m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 20:04
- 14h 09m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Kafr ash Shaykh
Kafr ash Shaykh, Egypt keeps EEST (UTC+03:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Kafr ash Shaykh is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 05:55 and sets at about 20:04 local time, giving Kafr ash Shaykh 14h 09m of daylight.
Right now it is 14:31 on Tuesday in Kafr ash Shaykh (UTC+03:00). When it is 14:31 here, it is 07:31 in New York (7h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Kafr ash Shaykh
- Use the Africa/Cairo IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is active now, so compare the current UTC offset before booking calls.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Kafr ash Shaykh to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 07:31 Tue | 7h behind |
| Los Angeles | 04:31 Tue | 10h behind |
| London | 12:31 Tue | 2h behind |
| Paris | 13:31 Tue | 1h behind |
| Dubai | 15:31 Tue | 1h ahead |
| Mumbai | 17:01 Tue | 2.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 19:31 Tue | 5h ahead |
| Tokyo | 20:31 Tue | 6h ahead |
| Sydney | 21:31 Tue | 7h ahead |
Best next checks from Kafr ash Shaykh
Compare Kafr ash Shaykh with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Egypt.
Business-hours overlap from Kafr ash Shaykh
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Kafr ash Shaykh overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Kafr ash Shaykh time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 11:00-17:00 | 09:00-15:00 | 6 hours |
| Paris | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-16:00 | 10:00-17:00 | 7 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-14:30 | 11:30-17:00 | 5.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Kafr ash Shaykh time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kafr ash Shaykh in?
Kafr ash Shaykh uses EEST (UTC+03:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Kafr ash Shaykh observe daylight saving time?
Yes - Clocks go forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn, so the local offset changes twice a year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Kafr ash Shaykh today?
Today the sun rises around 05:55 and sets around 20:04 in Kafr ash Shaykh, about 14h 09m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Kafr ash Shaykh and other cities?
When it is 14:31 in Kafr ash Shaykh, it is 07:31 in New York (7h behind). See the table above for Kafr ash Shaykh's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Kafr ash Shaykh
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Africa/Cairo IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Egypt time page.
Local entity signals for Kafr ash Shaykh
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Kafr ash Shaykh.
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Africa/Cairo (UTC+02:00) |
| Coordinates | 31.11, 30.94 |
| Population signal | About 194,569 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:55, sunset 20:04, 14h 09m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Africa/Cairo time-zone page for rules, the Egypt country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 31.11° N, 30.94° E
Population: 194,569
Country: 🇪🇬 Egypt
Timezone: EET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Egypt: EET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Egypt: EEST