Daylight Saving Time in Egypt (2026–2027)
Egypt observes daylight saving time (often written “daylight savings”). In 2026 clocks go forward on 23 April 2026 and back on 29 October 2026.
UTC+2 schedule
Used in Cairo, Alexandria, El Giza, Bur Said.
2026
- 23 April 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from UTC+2 (UTC+2) to UTC+3 (UTC+3). Rule: the fourth Thursday in April.
- 29 October 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from UTC+3 (UTC+3) to UTC+2 (UTC+2). Rule: the last Thursday in October.
2027
- 29 April 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from UTC+2 (UTC+2) to UTC+3 (UTC+3). Rule: the last Thursday in April.
- 28 October 2027: clocks go back 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from UTC+3 (UTC+3) to UTC+2 (UTC+2). Rule: the last Thursday in October.
Daylight saving time in Egypt: FAQ
When do the clocks go forward in Egypt?
On 23 April 2026 at 23:59 local time, clocks go forward one hour from UTC+2 (UTC+2) to UTC+3 (UTC+3). The rule is the fourth Thursday in April.
When do the clocks go back in Egypt?
On 29 October 2026 at 23:59 local time, clocks go back one hour from UTC+3 (UTC+3) to UTC+2 (UTC+2). The rule is the last Thursday in October.
Does the whole of Egypt observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Every time zone in Egypt changes its clocks on the same dates.
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.