Current local time in Bur Said, Egypt
The live clock above shows the time in Bur Said. Bur Said is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Bur Sa`id |
| Population | about 562,000 |
| Coordinates | 31.26° N, 32.29° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Bur Said 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 | 5:55 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:47 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| September equinox | 6:38 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:45 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 6 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Bur Said at about 11:59 AM in mid-January, and about 12:56 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 9 minutes behind the sun, because Bur Said sits at 32.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Bur Said time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Bur Said |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Bur Said |
|---|---|---|
| Dumyat | 48 km (30 mi) | same time |
| Ismailia | 75 km (46 mi) | same time |
| El Mansura | 90 km (56 mi) | same time |
| Zagazig | 105 km (65 mi) | same time |
| Kafr el Sheikh | 130 km (81 mi) | same time |
| Tanta | 134 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Benha | 138 km (86 mi) | same time |
| Suez | 142 km (88 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Egypt
- Cairo
- Alexandria
- El Giza
- 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 Bur Said in?
Bur Said is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Bur Said have daylight saving time?
Bur Said 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 Bur Said when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Bur Said's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 9 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).