Current local time in Rashid, Egypt
The live clock above shows the time in Rashid. Rashid is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Kafr ash Shaykh |
| Population | about 129,000 |
| Coordinates | 31.46° N, 30.39° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Rashid 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 | 6:02 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:54 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| September equinox | 6:46 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:53 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Rashid at about 12:07 PM in mid-January, and about 1:04 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 2 minutes behind the sun, because Rashid sits at 30.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Rashid time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Rashid |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Rashid |
|---|---|---|
| Damanhûr | 46 km (29 mi) | same time |
| Alexandria | 51 km (32 mi) | same time |
| Kafr el Sheikh | 65 km (40 mi) | same time |
| Tanta | 94 km (59 mi) | same time |
| El Mansura | 105 km (65 mi) | same time |
| Shibin el Kom | 108 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Benha | 134 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Dumyat | 136 km (84 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 Rashid in?
Rashid is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Rashid have daylight saving time?
Rashid 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 Rashid when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Rashid's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 2 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).