Current local time in Alexandria, Egypt
The live clock above shows the time in Alexandria. Alexandria is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Al Iskandariyah |
| Population | about 4.0 million |
| Coordinates | 31.20° N, 29.95° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Alexandria uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST). The next change is on Thursday, October 29, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:56 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| September equinox | 6:48 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:54 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 7 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Alexandria at about 12:09 PM in mid-January, and about 1:05 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 0 minutes ahead of the sun, because Alexandria sits at 29.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Alexandria time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind | |
| London | 2 hours behind | |
| Paris | 1 hour behind | |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours ahead in Jan, 2.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| Rashid | 51 km (32 mi) | same time |
| Damanhûr | 52 km (32 mi) | same time |
| Kafr el Sheikh | 94 km (59 mi) | same time |
| Tanta | 110 km (68 mi) | same time |
| Shibin el Kom | 113 km (70 mi) | same time |
| El Mansura | 137 km (85 mi) | same time |
| Benha | 143 km (89 mi) | same time |
| Zagazig | 164 km (102 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Egypt
- Cairo
- El Giza
- Bur Said
- Luxor
- El Mansura
- Suez
- Ismailia
- Asyut
- Tanta
- Sohag
- Damanhûr
- El Minya
- Beni Suef
- El Faiyum
- Zagazig
- Aswan
- Qena
- Dumyat
Questions people ask
What time zone is Alexandria in?
Alexandria is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Alexandria have daylight saving time?
Alexandria uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST). The next change is on Thursday, October 29, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Alexandria when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Alexandria's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 0 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).