Current local time in Ismailia, Egypt
The live clock above shows the time in Ismailia. Ismailia is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Al Isma`iliyah |
| Population | about 470,000 |
| Coordinates | 30.59° N, 32.26° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Ismailia 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 | 5:48 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| September equinox | 6:39 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:43 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 9 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Ismailia 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 Ismailia sits at 32.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Ismailia time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Ismailia |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ismailia |
|---|---|---|
| Suez | 71 km (44 mi) | same time |
| Zagazig | 71 km (44 mi) | same time |
| Bur Said | 75 km (46 mi) | same time |
| El Mansura | 98 km (61 mi) | same time |
| Dumyat | 101 km (63 mi) | same time |
| Benha | 104 km (65 mi) | same time |
| Cairo | 114 km (71 mi) | same time |
| El Giza | 121 km (75 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Egypt
- Cairo
- Alexandria
- El Giza
- Bur Said
- Luxor
- El Mansura
- Suez
- Asyut
- Tanta
- Sohag
- Damanhûr
- El Minya
- Beni Suef
- El Faiyum
- Zagazig
- Aswan
- Qena
- Dumyat
Questions people ask
What time zone is Ismailia in?
Ismailia is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Ismailia have daylight saving time?
Ismailia 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 Ismailia when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Ismailia'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).