Current local time in Hurghada, Egypt
The live clock above shows the time in Hurghada. Hurghada is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Al Bahr al Ahmar |
| Population | about 157,000 |
| Coordinates | 27.23° N, 33.83° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Hurghada 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 | 5:50 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September equinox | 6:32 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:29 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 25 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Hurghada 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 Hurghada sits at 33.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Hurghada time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Hurghada |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hurghada |
|---|---|---|
| Qena | 163 km (101 mi) | same time |
| Luxor | 207 km (128 mi) | same time |
| Girga | 218 km (135 mi) | same time |
| Sohag | 224 km (139 mi) | same time |
| Asyut | 262 km (163 mi) | same time |
| Tabuk, Saudi Arabia | 297 km (185 mi) | same time |
| Mallawi | 300 km (187 mi) | same time |
| El Minya | 318 km (198 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 Hurghada in?
Hurghada is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Hurghada have daylight saving time?
Hurghada 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 Hurghada when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Hurghada'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).