Egypt — Time & Date Guide
Complete time and date reference for Egypt. Find the current timezone, UTC offset, public holidays, DST schedule, sunrise and sunset times, and links to live clocks for major cities.
Key Facts
Primary Timezone
Africa/Cairo
UTC Offset (Standard)
UTC+2
Capital
Cairo
DST
Observed
Calling Code
+20
Currency
EGP
Region
Africa
Country Code
EG
Current Time in Egypt
The primary timezone is Africa/Cairo (currently UTC+2). Egypt has 6 major cities tracked below.
View Egypt World Clock →Public Holidays in Egypt — 2026
View the complete list of official public holidays in Egypt for 2026 and other years, including national holidays and observances.
Egypt Holidays 2026 →Sunrise & Sunset in Egypt
Find daily sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for cities in Egypt.
Egypt Sunrise & Sunset →Daylight Saving Time in Egypt
Egypt observes daylight saving time. Find exact clock change dates, UTC offset changes, and which cities are affected.
Egypt DST 2026 →Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is Egypt in?
Egypt uses the Africa/Cairo timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC+2. During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.
Does Egypt observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Egypt observes daylight saving time (DST). Clocks spring forward in spring and fall back in autumn. Visit the DST page for exact dates.
What are the public holidays in Egypt?
Egypt has a number of official public holidays throughout the year. You can view the complete list for 2026 and other years on the Egypt holidays page on TimeandTool.
What is the capital of Egypt?
The capital of Egypt is Cairo. The country's calling code is +20 and its currency is EGP.
What is the current time in Egypt?
The current UTC offset in Egypt is UTC+2 (Africa/Cairo). Visit the world clock page for Egypt to see live times for cities in the country.