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Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) · UTC+3 · Capital: Cairo
About Egypt
Egypt is located in the northeast of Africa. The country’s capital city is Cairo, its official language is Arabic, the major religion is Sunni Islam and Egypt has a population of more than 90 million people. The currency used in this country is the Egyptian pound (EGP). This captivating place is famous for its ancient monuments such as the Sphinx and the Pyramids. Many people around the world are fascinated by Egypt’s history and its ancient traditions such as mummification. Many stories in the Holy Bible take place in Egypt and it is written that Moses freed the slaves from Egypt. Ancient has also been the inspiration of many great Hollywood movies. There have been many famous people come from Egypt, including internationally acclaimed actor, Omar Sharif and four Nobel Prize winners. The Egyptian flag has horizontal red, white, and black stripes and The Eagle of Saladin is displayed in the middle.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Egypt in?
Egypt uses Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), which is UTC+3 at the moment.
How many time zones does Egypt have?
Egypt has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+3 right now.
Does Egypt observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Egypt changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), UTC+3. Clocks go back 1 hour on 29 October 2026, to UTC+2.
What time is it in Cairo right now?
Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), UTC+3. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Egypt and London?
Egypt is currently 2 hours ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Egypt and New York?
Egypt is currently 7 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Egypt?
Office hours in Egypt (9:00–17:00 local time) are 07:00–15:00 in London and 02:00–10:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Africa are on the same time as Egypt?
Right now these countries in Africa share UTC+3: Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Somalia, Tanzania….
What is the dialling code for Egypt?
The international dialling code for Egypt is +20.