Current Time in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt 🇪🇬
The current local time in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 14:30:16 (EEST) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Sharm el-Sheikh is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 38,478. The sun rises at about 05:49 and sets at 19:43 today (13h 54m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 19:43
- 13h 54m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Sharm el-Sheikh
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt keeps EEST (UTC+03:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Sharm el-Sheikh is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 05:49 and sets at about 19:43 local time, giving Sharm el-Sheikh 13h 54m of daylight.
Right now it is 14:30 on Tuesday in Sharm el-Sheikh (UTC+03:00). When it is 14:30 here, it is 07:30 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 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 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 Sharm el-Sheikh to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 07:30 Tue | 7h behind |
| Los Angeles | 04:30 Tue | 10h behind |
| London | 12:30 Tue | 2h behind |
| Paris | 13:30 Tue | 1h behind |
| Dubai | 15:30 Tue | 1h ahead |
| Mumbai | 17:00 Tue | 2.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 19:30 Tue | 5h ahead |
| Tokyo | 20:30 Tue | 6h ahead |
| Sydney | 21:30 Tue | 7h 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, 16:00-17:00 in Sharm el-Sheikh overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Sharm el-Sheikh 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.
Sharm el-Sheikh time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sharm el-Sheikh in?
Sharm el-Sheikh uses EEST (UTC+03:00). 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 05:49 and sets around 19:43 in Sharm el-Sheikh, about 13h 54m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Sharm el-Sheikh and other cities?
When it is 14:30 in Sharm el-Sheikh, it is 07:30 in New York (7h 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.
Local entity signals for Sharm el-Sheikh
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 Sharm el-Sheikh.
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Africa/Cairo (UTC+02:00) |
| Coordinates | 27.92, 34.33 |
| Population signal | About 38,478 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:49, sunset 19:43, 13h 54m 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: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Egypt: EET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Egypt: EEST