Current local time in Girga, Egypt
The live clock above shows the time in Girga. Girga is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Suhaj |
| Population | about 115,000 |
| Coordinates | 26.33° N, 31.88° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Girga 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 | 5:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:00 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September equinox | 6:40 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:35 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 29 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Girga at about 12:01 PM in mid-January, and about 12:58 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 8 minutes behind the sun, because Girga sits at 31.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Girga time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Girga |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Girga |
|---|---|---|
| Sohag | 30 km (19 mi) | same time |
| Qena | 86 km (54 mi) | same time |
| Luxor | 104 km (65 mi) | same time |
| Asyut | 118 km (73 mi) | same time |
| Mallawi | 187 km (116 mi) | same time |
| Hurghada | 218 km (135 mi) | same time |
| El Minya | 225 km (140 mi) | same time |
| Kom Ombo | 233 km (145 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 Girga in?
Girga is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Girga have daylight saving time?
Girga 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 Girga when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Girga's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 8 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).