Current local time in Aswan, Egypt
The live clock above shows the time in Aswan. Aswan is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Aswan |
| Population | about 277,000 |
| Coordinates | 24.09° N, 32.90° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Aswan 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 | 5:52 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:01 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September equinox | 6:36 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:26 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 38 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Aswan at about 11:57 AM in mid-January, and about 12:54 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 12 minutes behind the sun, because Aswan sits at 32.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Aswan time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Aswan |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Aswan |
|---|---|---|
| Kom Ombo | 43 km (27 mi) | same time |
| Luxor | 181 km (112 mi) | same time |
| Qena | 230 km (143 mi) | same time |
| Girga | 270 km (168 mi) | same time |
| Sohag | 299 km (186 mi) | same time |
| Hurghada | 362 km (225 mi) | same time |
| Asyut | 386 km (240 mi) | same time |
| Mallawi | 454 km (282 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Egypt
- Cairo
- Alexandria
- El Giza
- Bur Said
- Luxor
- El Mansura
- Suez
- Ismailia
- Asyut
- Tanta
- Sohag
- Damanhûr
- El Minya
- Beni Suef
- El Faiyum
- Zagazig
- Qena
- Dumyat
Questions people ask
What time zone is Aswan in?
Aswan is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Aswan have daylight saving time?
Aswan 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 Aswan when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Aswan's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 12 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).