Current Time in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt 🇪🇬
The current local time in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 14:08:36 (EET) on Friday, 30 October 2026. Sharm el-Sheikh is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 38,478. The sun rises at about 05:52 and sets at 17:00 today (11h 08m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:00
- 11h 08m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Sharm el-Sheikh
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt keeps EET (UTC+02:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Sharm el-Sheikh is on standard time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 05:52 and sets at about 17:00 local time, giving Sharm el-Sheikh 11h 08m of daylight.
Right now it is 14:08 on Friday in Sharm el-Sheikh (UTC+02:00). When it is 14:08 here, it is 08:08 in New York (6h 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 Sharm el-Sheikh
- Use the Africa/Cairo IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Sharm el-Sheikh to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 08:08 Fri | 6h behind |
| Los Angeles | 05:08 Fri | 9h behind |
| London | 12:08 Fri | 2h behind |
| Paris | 13:08 Fri | 1h behind |
| Dubai | 16:08 Fri | 2h ahead |
| Mumbai | 17:38 Fri | 3.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 20:08 Fri | 6h ahead |
| Tokyo | 21:08 Fri | 7h ahead |
| Sydney | 23:08 Fri | 9h ahead |
Best next checks from Sharm el-Sheikh
Compare Sharm el-Sheikh 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 Sharm el-Sheikh
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Sharm el-Sheikh overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Sharm el-Sheikh time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| 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 | 09:00-15:00 | 11:00-17:00 | 6 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-13:30 | 12:30-17:00 | 4.5 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.
Sharm el-Sheikh time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sharm el-Sheikh in?
Sharm el-Sheikh uses EET (UTC+02:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Sharm el-Sheikh 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 Sharm el-Sheikh today?
Today the sun rises around 05:52 and sets around 17:00 in Sharm el-Sheikh, about 11h 08m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Sharm el-Sheikh and other cities?
When it is 14:08 in Sharm el-Sheikh, it is 08:08 in New York (6h behind). See the table above for Sharm el-Sheikh's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Sharm el-Sheikh
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.
Location and time-zone details for Sharm el-Sheikh
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Africa/Cairo (UTC+02:00) |
| Coordinates | 27.92, 34.33 |
| Population signal | About 38,478 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:52, sunset 17:00, 11h 08m 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: 27.92° N, 34.33° E
Population: 38,478
Country: 🇪🇬 Egypt
Timezone: EET
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Egypt: EET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Egypt: EEST