Current local time in Asyut, Egypt
The live clock above shows the time in Asyut. Asyut is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Asyut |
| Population | about 421,000 |
| Coordinates | 27.19° N, 31.18° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Asyut 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 | 5:59 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:01 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September equinox | 6:43 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:40 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 25 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Asyut at about 12:04 PM in mid-January, and about 1:00 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 5 minutes behind the sun, because Asyut sits at 31.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Asyut time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Asyut |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Asyut |
|---|---|---|
| Mallawi | 69 km (43 mi) | same time |
| Sohag | 88 km (55 mi) | same time |
| El Minya | 109 km (68 mi) | same time |
| Girga | 118 km (73 mi) | same time |
| Samalut | 132 km (82 mi) | same time |
| Qena | 192 km (119 mi) | same time |
| Beni Suef | 210 km (131 mi) | same time |
| Luxor | 221 km (137 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Egypt
- Cairo
- Alexandria
- El Giza
- Bur Said
- Luxor
- El Mansura
- Suez
- Ismailia
- Tanta
- Sohag
- Damanhûr
- El Minya
- Beni Suef
- El Faiyum
- Zagazig
- Aswan
- Qena
- Dumyat
Questions people ask
What time zone is Asyut in?
Asyut is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Asyut have daylight saving time?
Asyut 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 Asyut when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Asyut's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 5 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).