Daylight Saving Time 2025: Egypt

Egypt observes daylight saving time (DST) in 2025. Find clock change dates, UTC offsets, and affected cities below.

Observes DST
Clocks change twice per year in Egypt — forward in spring, back in autumn.

Clock Change Dates in Egypt2025

EventDateFromTo
Spring ForwardFriday, April 25, 2025UTC+2UTC+3
Fall BackFriday, October 31, 2025UTC+3UTC+2

UTC Offsets — Egypt

PeriodUTC OffsetName
Standard Time (Winter)UTC+2Africa/Cairo
Daylight Saving Time (Summer)UTC+3Africa/Cairo (DST)

Cities in Egypt

CityTimezoneUTC Offset (Standard)
CairoAfrica/CairoUTC+2
AlexandriaAfrica/CairoUTC+2
GizaAfrica/CairoUTC+2
Port SaidAfrica/CairoUTC+2
AswanAfrica/CairoUTC+2
LuxorAfrica/CairoUTC+2

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Egypt observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Egypt observes daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are adjusted forward in spring and back in autumn each year.
When do clocks change in Egypt in 2025?
In 2025, clocks in Egypt spring forward on Friday, April 25, 2025 and fall back on Friday, October 31, 2025.
How much do clocks change in Egypt?
Clocks in Egypt change by 1 hour. The standard time offset is UTC+2 and the summer (daylight saving) time offset is UTC+3.
What is the UTC offset for Egypt?
Egypt uses UTC+2 as its standard (winter) time offset and UTC+3 during daylight saving time (summer).
Which timezone does Egypt use?
Egypt's primary timezone is Africa/Cairo. Some cities may use different timezones — for example: Cairo (Africa/Cairo), Alexandria (Africa/Cairo), Giza (Africa/Cairo).

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