Time zone
Africa/Cairo
Abbreviation: EEST
TIME IN EGYPT
Current time in Egypt
It is 1:01 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in Egypt. The whole country shares one time zone, UTC+03:00, with seasonal clock changes.
EEST · UTC+03:00Summer time nowCalling code +201 time zone
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Cairo
13:01:10
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Working hoursUTC+03:00
54% of the day in Egypt has passed
A little closer to EgyptEgypt time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
UTC offset now
UTC+03:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Active now
Next change: 29 Oct 2026, 23:00 → UTC+02:00Calling code
+20
International dialling code for Egypt.Capital
Cairo
Region: AfricaCities listed
5
Main cities with live clocks below.Time in cities across Egypt
All of these cities share the same local time.
Egypt time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Egypt is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 11:01:10 | Egypt is 2 hours ahead |
| Time in New York | 06:01:10 | Egypt is 7 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 03:01:10 | Egypt is 10 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 14:01:10 | Egypt is 1 hour behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 15:31:10 | Egypt is 2 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 18:01:10 | Egypt is 5 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 19:01:10 | Egypt is 6 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 21:01:10 | Egypt is 8 hours behind |
| UTC | 10:01:10 | Egypt is 3 hours ahead |
Best time to call Egypt
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Egypt today look like this elsewhere.
London07:00 – 15:00Thu 15 Oct
New York02:00 – 10:00Thu 15 Oct
Dubai10:00 – 18:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney17:00 – 01:00Thu 15 Oct
Questions about time in Egypt
What time is it in Egypt now?
The current time in Egypt is 1:01 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC+03:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
How many time zones does Egypt have?
Egypt uses one time zone, Africa/Cairo (UTC+03:00).
Does Egypt observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Egypt uses daylight saving time. It is on summer time now, and the next clock change is on 29 October 2026 when the offset becomes UTC+02:00.
What is the time difference between Egypt and London?
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Egypt and New York?
Egypt is 7 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Egypt?
The international calling code for Egypt is +20. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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