Current Time in Alexandria, Egypt
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
EESTUTC+3
Alexandria time zone
Time Zone
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST)
IANA: Africa/Cairo
UTC Offset
UTC+3
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (EEST)
Ends Oct 30, 2026
Coordinates
31.20° N, 29.92° E
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
7:01 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria to New York | -7 hours | |
| Alexandria to London | -2 hours | |
| Alexandria to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Alexandria to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Alexandria to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Alexandria. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Alexandria
What time zone is Alexandria in?
Alexandria is on Eastern European Time (IANA time zone Africa/Cairo). It uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) as standard time and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) during daylight saving time.
Does Alexandria observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Friday, April 24, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 12:00 AM, and ends on Friday, October 30, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 12:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Alexandria and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Alexandria. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Alexandria?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:46 AM and sets at 7:01 PM local time, giving 12 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Egypt on the same time as Alexandria?
Yes. Egypt uses a single time zone, so Alexandria has the same local time as the rest of the country.