Current local time in El Faiyum, Egypt
The live clock above shows the time in El Faiyum. El Faiyum is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Al Fayyum |
| Population | about 312,000 |
| Coordinates | 29.31° N, 30.84° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
El Faiyum 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 | 6:00 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:57 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| September equinox | 6:44 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:46 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 15 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over El Faiyum at about 12:05 PM in mid-January, and about 1:02 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 3 minutes behind the sun, because El Faiyum sits at 30.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
El Faiyum time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with El Faiyum |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Faiyum |
|---|---|---|
| Beni Suef | 35 km (22 mi) | same time |
| El Giza | 85 km (53 mi) | same time |
| Cairo | 91 km (57 mi) | same time |
| Samalut | 113 km (70 mi) | same time |
| Benha | 133 km (83 mi) | same time |
| El Minya | 136 km (84 mi) | same time |
| Shibin el Kom | 143 km (89 mi) | same time |
| Zagazig | 156 km (97 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
- Zagazig
- Aswan
- Qena
- Dumyat
Questions people ask
What time zone is El Faiyum in?
El Faiyum is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does El Faiyum have daylight saving time?
El Faiyum 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 Faiyum when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. El Faiyum's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 3 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).