Current local time in Tanta, Egypt
The live clock above shows the time in Tanta. Tanta is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Al Gharbiyah |
| Population | about 405,000 |
| Coordinates | 30.79° N, 31.00° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Tanta 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 | 6:06 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:53 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| September equinox | 6:44 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:49 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 8 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Tanta at about 12:04 PM in mid-January, and about 1:01 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 4 minutes behind the sun, because Tanta sits at 31.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Tanta time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Tanta |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tanta |
|---|---|---|
| Shibin el Kom | 24 km (15 mi) | same time |
| Kafr el Sheikh | 36 km (22 mi) | same time |
| Benha | 40 km (25 mi) | same time |
| El Mansura | 46 km (29 mi) | same time |
| Zagazig | 55 km (34 mi) | same time |
| Damanhûr | 58 km (36 mi) | same time |
| Cairo | 86 km (53 mi) | same time |
| El Giza | 89 km (55 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Egypt
- Cairo
- Alexandria
- El Giza
- Bur Said
- Luxor
- El Mansura
- Suez
- Ismailia
- Asyut
- Sohag
- Damanhûr
- El Minya
- Beni Suef
- El Faiyum
- Zagazig
- Aswan
- Qena
- Dumyat
Questions people ask
What time zone is Tanta in?
Tanta is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Tanta have daylight saving time?
Tanta 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 Tanta when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Tanta'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).