Current local time in Suez, Egypt
The live clock above shows the time in Suez. Suez is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | As Suways |
| Population | about 498,000 |
| Coordinates | 30.00° N, 32.55° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Suez 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 | 5:54 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:49 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September equinox | 6:37 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:41 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 12 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Suez at about 11:58 AM in mid-January, and about 12:55 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 10 minutes behind the sun, because Suez sits at 32.5° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Suez time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Suez |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Suez |
|---|---|---|
| Ismailia | 71 km (44 mi) | same time |
| Zagazig | 118 km (73 mi) | same time |
| Cairo | 125 km (78 mi) | same time |
| El Giza | 131 km (81 mi) | same time |
| Benha | 141 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Bur Said | 142 km (88 mi) | same time |
| El Mansura | 161 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Shibin el Kom | 171 km (106 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Egypt
- Cairo
- Alexandria
- El Giza
- Bur Said
- Luxor
- El Mansura
- Ismailia
- Asyut
- Tanta
- Sohag
- Damanhûr
- El Minya
- Beni Suef
- El Faiyum
- Zagazig
- Aswan
- Qena
- Dumyat
Questions people ask
What time zone is Suez in?
Suez is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Suez have daylight saving time?
Suez 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 Suez when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Suez's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 10 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).