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Clock Changes in Egypt 2026
When do the clocks go forward and back in Egypt? Exact dates and times for every change to 2030, with a live countdown to the next one on 29 October 2026.
Did the clocks change in Egypt?
The clocks go back 1 hour on Thursday 29 October 2026 at 24:00.
Local time now: (EEST · UTC+3). Egypt →
Next clock change ⏪
Thursday 29 October 2026 · 24:00 → 23:00 · EEST → EET
Last change: Friday 24 April 2026 (+1 hour).
Clock change dates in Egypt
| Year | ⏩ Clocks go forward | ⏪ Clocks go back |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Fri 24 Apr 2026, 00:00 | Thu 29 Oct 2026, 24:00 |
| 2027 | Fri 30 Apr 2027, 00:00 | Thu 28 Oct 2027, 24:00 |
| 2028 | Fri 28 Apr 2028, 00:00 | Thu 26 Oct 2028, 24:00 |
| 2029 | Fri 27 Apr 2029, 00:00 | Thu 25 Oct 2029, 24:00 |
| 2030 | Fri 26 Apr 2030, 00:00 | Thu 31 Oct 2030, 24:00 |
| 2031 | Fri 25 Apr 2031, 00:00 | Thu 30 Oct 2031, 24:00 |
Egypt reintroduced daylight saving time in 2023: the clocks go forward on the last Friday in April and back on the last Thursday in October.
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FranceFrequently asked questions
When do the clocks go back in Egypt in 2026?
The clocks go back 1 hour on Thursday 29 October 2026 at 24:00.
When do the clocks go forward in Egypt in 2027?
The clocks go forward 1 hour on Friday 30 April 2027 at 00:00.
Does Egypt change its clocks?
Yes. Egypt moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
Do you gain or lose an hour of sleep?
When the clocks go back, the night is one hour longer, so you gain an hour of sleep. When they go forward in spring, you lose an hour.