Sunrise
06:42
LOCAL TIME IN SHARM EL SHEIKH
Current time in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
It is 2:51 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in Sharm El Sheikh. Sharm El Sheikh is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+03:00, and is 2 hours ahead of London.
EEST · UTC+03:00Summer time nowCalling code +20
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Sharm El Sheikh
14:51:07
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Working hoursUTC+03:00
61% of the day in Sharm El Sheikh has passed
A little moment in Sharm El SheikhSunrise and sunset in Sharm El Sheikh today
Local times for 15 October 2026. Calculated from the city’s coordinates.
☀ The sun is up. 3h 22m of daylight left.
Solar noon
12:28
Sunset
18:14
Day length
11h 31m
Sharm El Sheikh time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
Time zone
Africa/Cairo
Abbreviation: EESTUTC 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.Coordinates
27.92°N, 34.33°E
Used for sunrise and sunset times.Country
AfricaTime in other cities in Egypt
All of these cities share the same local time.
Sharm El Sheikh time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Sharm El Sheikh is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Sharm El Sheikh |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 12:51:07 | Sharm El Sheikh is 2 hours ahead |
| Time in New York | 07:51:07 | Sharm El Sheikh is 7 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 04:51:07 | Sharm El Sheikh is 10 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 15:51:07 | Sharm El Sheikh is 1 hour behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 17:21:07 | Sharm El Sheikh is 2 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 19:51:07 | Sharm El Sheikh is 5 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 20:51:07 | Sharm El Sheikh is 6 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 22:51:07 | Sharm El Sheikh is 8 hours behind |
| UTC | 11:51:07 | Sharm El Sheikh is 3 hours ahead |
Best time to call Sharm El Sheikh
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Sharm El Sheikh 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 Sharm El Sheikh
What time is it in Sharm El Sheikh now?
The current time in Sharm El Sheikh is 2:51 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC+03:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
What time zone is Sharm El Sheikh in?
Sharm El Sheikh uses the Africa/Cairo time zone (EEST). The current UTC offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Sharm El Sheikh observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sharm El Sheikh 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 Sharm El Sheikh and London?
Sharm El Sheikh is 2 hours ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Sharm El Sheikh and New York?
Sharm El Sheikh 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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