Current local time in Qena, Egypt
The live clock above shows the time in Qena. Qena is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Qina |
| Population | about 269,000 |
| Coordinates | 26.15° N, 32.72° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Qena 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 | 5:59 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:57 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September equinox | 6:37 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:32 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 29 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Qena at about 11:58 AM in mid-January, and about 12:54 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 11 minutes behind the sun, because Qena sits at 32.7° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Qena time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Qena |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Qena |
|---|---|---|
| Luxor | 51 km (31 mi) | same time |
| Girga | 86 km (54 mi) | same time |
| Sohag | 111 km (69 mi) | same time |
| Hurghada | 163 km (101 mi) | same time |
| Kom Ombo | 188 km (117 mi) | same time |
| Asyut | 192 km (119 mi) | same time |
| Aswan | 230 km (143 mi) | same time |
| Mallawi | 256 km (159 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
- Dumyat
Questions people ask
What time zone is Qena in?
Qena is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Qena have daylight saving time?
Qena 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 Qena when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Qena'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).