Current local time in El Arish, Egypt
The live clock above shows the time in El Arish. El Arish is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Shamal Sina' |
| Population | about 154,000 |
| Coordinates | 31.12° N, 33.80° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
El Arish 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 | 5:49 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:41 AM | 7:51 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| September equinox | 6:32 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:39 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 7 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over El Arish at about 11:53 AM in mid-January, and about 12:50 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 15 minutes behind the sun, because El Arish sits at 33.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
El Arish time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with El Arish |
|---|---|---|
| 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 El Arish |
|---|---|---|
| Gaza, Palestine | 76 km (47 mi) | same time |
| Beer Sheva, Israel | 99 km (61 mi) | same time |
| Al Khalil, Palestine | 131 km (82 mi) | same time |
| Tel Aviv, Israel | 140 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Bur Said | 144 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Jerusalem, Israel | 152 km (94 mi) | same time |
| Ismailia | 159 km (99 mi) | same time |
| Suez | 173 km (107 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 El Arish in?
El Arish is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does El Arish have daylight saving time?
El Arish 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 El Arish when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. El Arish's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 15 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).