Current local time in Shibin el Kom, Egypt
The live clock above shows the time in Shibin el Kom. Shibin el Kom is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Al Minufiyah |
| Population | about 183,000 |
| Coordinates | 30.59° N, 30.90° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Shibin el Kom 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 | 6:00 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:54 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| September equinox | 6:44 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:49 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 9 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Shibin el Kom at about 12:05 PM in mid-January, and about 1:02 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 4 minutes behind the sun, because Shibin el Kom sits at 30.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Shibin el Kom time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Shibin el Kom |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Shibin el Kom |
|---|---|---|
| Tanta | 24 km (15 mi) | same time |
| Benha | 31 km (19 mi) | same time |
| Kafr el Sheikh | 58 km (36 mi) | same time |
| Zagazig | 59 km (37 mi) | same time |
| Damanhûr | 65 km (41 mi) | same time |
| El Mansura | 69 km (43 mi) | same time |
| Cairo | 69 km (43 mi) | same time |
| El Giza | 70 km (44 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 Shibin el Kom in?
Shibin el Kom is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Shibin el Kom have daylight saving time?
Shibin el Kom 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 Shibin el Kom when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Shibin el Kom's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 4 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).