Current local time in Sohag, Egypt
The live clock above shows the time in Sohag. Sohag is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Suhaj |
| Population | about 405,000 |
| Coordinates | 26.55° N, 31.70° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Sohag 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 | 5:57 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:00 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September equinox | 6:41 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:36 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 28 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Sohag at about 12:02 PM in mid-January, and about 12:58 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 7 minutes behind the sun, because Sohag sits at 31.7° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Sohag time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Sohag |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sohag |
|---|---|---|
| Girga | 30 km (19 mi) | same time |
| Asyut | 88 km (55 mi) | same time |
| Qena | 111 km (69 mi) | same time |
| Luxor | 134 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Mallawi | 156 km (97 mi) | same time |
| El Minya | 195 km (121 mi) | same time |
| Samalut | 218 km (135 mi) | same time |
| Hurghada | 224 km (139 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Egypt
- Cairo
- Alexandria
- El Giza
- Bur Said
- Luxor
- El Mansura
- Suez
- Ismailia
- Asyut
- Tanta
- Damanhûr
- El Minya
- Beni Suef
- El Faiyum
- Zagazig
- Aswan
- Qena
- Dumyat
Questions people ask
What time zone is Sohag in?
Sohag is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Sohag have daylight saving time?
Sohag 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 Sohag when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Sohag's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 7 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).