Current local time in Beni Suef, Egypt
The live clock above shows the time in Beni Suef. Beni Suef is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Bani Suwayf |
| Population | about 340,000 |
| Coordinates | 29.08° N, 31.09° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Beni Suef 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 | 5:57 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| September equinox | 6:43 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:45 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 16 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Beni Suef at about 12:04 PM in mid-January, and about 1:01 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 4 minutes behind the sun, because Beni Suef sits at 31.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Beni Suef time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Beni Suef |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Beni Suef |
|---|---|---|
| El Faiyum | 35 km (22 mi) | same time |
| Samalut | 94 km (59 mi) | same time |
| El Giza | 104 km (65 mi) | same time |
| Cairo | 109 km (68 mi) | same time |
| El Minya | 115 km (71 mi) | same time |
| Mallawi | 152 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Benha | 154 km (96 mi) | same time |
| Shibin el Kom | 169 km (105 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Egypt
- Cairo
- Alexandria
- El Giza
- Bur Said
- Luxor
- El Mansura
- Suez
- Ismailia
- Asyut
- Tanta
- Sohag
- Damanhûr
- El Minya
- El Faiyum
- Zagazig
- Aswan
- Qena
- Dumyat
Questions people ask
What time zone is Beni Suef in?
Beni Suef is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Beni Suef have daylight saving time?
Beni Suef 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 Beni Suef when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Beni Suef's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 4 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).