Current local time in Kafr el Sheikh, Egypt
The live clock above shows the time in Kafr el Sheikh. Kafr el Sheikh is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Kafr ash Shaykh |
| Population | about 144,000 |
| Coordinates | 31.11° N, 30.94° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Kafr el Sheikh 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 | 5:52 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| September equinox | 6:44 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:50 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 7 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kafr el Sheikh at about 12:05 PM in mid-January, and about 1:01 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 4 minutes behind the sun, because Kafr el Sheikh sits at 30.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Kafr el Sheikh time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kafr el Sheikh |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kafr el Sheikh |
|---|---|---|
| Tanta | 36 km (22 mi) | same time |
| El Mansura | 43 km (27 mi) | same time |
| Damanhûr | 45 km (28 mi) | same time |
| Shibin el Kom | 58 km (36 mi) | same time |
| Rashid | 65 km (40 mi) | same time |
| Benha | 75 km (47 mi) | same time |
| Zagazig | 81 km (50 mi) | same time |
| Dumyat | 91 km (56 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 Kafr el Sheikh in?
Kafr el Sheikh is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Kafr el Sheikh have daylight saving time?
Kafr el Sheikh 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 Kafr el Sheikh when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kafr el Sheikh's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 4 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).