Current local time in Samalut, Egypt
The live clock above shows the time in Samalut. Samalut is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Al Minya |
| Population | about 121,000 |
| Coordinates | 28.30° N, 30.71° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Samalut 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 | 6:01 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:00 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September equinox | 6:45 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:44 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 20 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Samalut at about 12:06 PM in mid-January, and about 1:02 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 3 minutes behind the sun, because Samalut sits at 30.7° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Samalut time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Samalut |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Samalut |
|---|---|---|
| El Minya | 24 km (15 mi) | same time |
| Mallawi | 65 km (40 mi) | same time |
| Beni Suef | 94 km (59 mi) | same time |
| El Faiyum | 113 km (70 mi) | same time |
| Asyut | 132 km (82 mi) | same time |
| El Giza | 196 km (122 mi) | same time |
| Cairo | 201 km (125 mi) | same time |
| Sohag | 218 km (135 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 Samalut in?
Samalut is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Samalut have daylight saving time?
Samalut 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 Samalut when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Samalut's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 3 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).