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When do the clocks change in Egypt?
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In Egypt, clocks go forward 1 hour on Friday, April 24, 2026 at midnight local time; clocks go back 1 hour on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at midnight local time. In 2027: forward 1 hour on Friday, April 30; back 1 hour on Thursday, October 28.
Egypt clock changes 2026
| Date | Clocks go | Local time | New offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Apr 24, 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 00:00 → 01:00 | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | Back 1 hour | 00:00 → 23:00 | UTC+2 (EET) |
Egypt clock changes 2027
| Date | Clocks go | Local time | New offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 00:00 → 01:00 | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Thu, Oct 28, 2027 | Back 1 hour | 00:00 → 23:00 | UTC+2 (EET) |
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Questions people ask
When do the clocks change in Egypt?
In Egypt, clocks go forward 1 hour on Friday, April 24, 2026 at midnight local time; clocks go back 1 hour on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at midnight local time. In 2027: forward 1 hour on Friday, April 30; back 1 hour on Thursday, October 28.
Does Egypt have daylight saving time?
Yes. In Egypt, clocks go forward 1 hour on Friday, April 24, 2026 at midnight local time; clocks go back 1 hour on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at midnight local time. In 2027: forward 1 hour on Friday, April 30; back 1 hour on Thursday, October 28.
What time zone is Egypt in?
Egypt uses UTC+2, UTC+3 during the year. See the current time in Egypt.
Source: IANA time zone database, version 2026e, the same data phones and computers use. History is shown from 1970, the period the database documents reliably.