Current local time in Benha, Egypt
The live clock above shows the time in Benha. Benha is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Al Qalyubiyah |
| Population | about 167,000 |
| Coordinates | 30.47° 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
Benha 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 | 5:53 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September equinox | 6:43 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:47 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 10 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Benha 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 Benha sits at 31.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Benha time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Benha |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Benha |
|---|---|---|
| Shibin el Kom | 31 km (19 mi) | same time |
| Zagazig | 34 km (21 mi) | same time |
| Tanta | 40 km (25 mi) | same time |
| Cairo | 47 km (29 mi) | same time |
| El Giza | 51 km (32 mi) | same time |
| El Mansura | 68 km (42 mi) | same time |
| Kafr el Sheikh | 75 km (47 mi) | same time |
| Damanhûr | 94 km (58 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
- Aswan
- Qena
Questions people ask
What time zone is Benha in?
Benha is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Benha have daylight saving time?
Benha 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 Benha when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Benha'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).