Current local time in Luxor, Egypt
The live clock above shows the time in Luxor. Luxor is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Qina |
| Population | about 549,000 |
| Coordinates | 25.70° N, 32.65° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Luxor 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 | 5:53 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:58 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September equinox | 6:37 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:31 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 31 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Luxor at about 11:58 AM in mid-January, and about 12:55 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 11 minutes behind the sun, because Luxor sits at 32.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Luxor time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Luxor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Luxor |
|---|---|---|
| Qena | 51 km (31 mi) | same time |
| Girga | 104 km (65 mi) | same time |
| Sohag | 134 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Kom Ombo | 140 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Aswan | 181 km (112 mi) | same time |
| Hurghada | 207 km (128 mi) | same time |
| Asyut | 221 km (137 mi) | same time |
| Mallawi | 289 km (179 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Egypt
- Cairo
- Alexandria
- El Giza
- Bur Said
- El Mansura
- Suez
- Ismailia
- Asyut
- Tanta
- Sohag
- Damanhûr
- El Minya
- Beni Suef
- El Faiyum
- Zagazig
- Aswan
- Qena
- Dumyat
Questions people ask
What time zone is Luxor in?
Luxor is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Luxor have daylight saving time?
Luxor 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 Luxor when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Luxor's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 11 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).