Current local time in Kom Ombo, Egypt
The live clock above shows the time in Kom Ombo. Kom Ombo is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Aswan |
| Population | about 182,000 |
| Coordinates | 24.47° N, 32.95° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Kom Ombo 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 | 5:52 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:00 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September equinox | 6:36 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:27 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 37 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kom Ombo at about 11:57 AM in mid-January, and about 12:53 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 12 minutes behind the sun, because Kom Ombo sits at 33.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Kom Ombo time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kom Ombo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kom Ombo |
|---|---|---|
| Aswan | 43 km (27 mi) | same time |
| Luxor | 140 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Qena | 188 km (117 mi) | same time |
| Girga | 233 km (145 mi) | same time |
| Sohag | 263 km (164 mi) | same time |
| Hurghada | 319 km (198 mi) | same time |
| Asyut | 351 km (218 mi) | same time |
| Mallawi | 419 km (261 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 Kom Ombo in?
Kom Ombo is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Kom Ombo have daylight saving time?
Kom Ombo 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 Kom Ombo when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kom Ombo's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 12 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).