Local time in Marsa Alam
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Egypt observes Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) with daylight saving time (EEST, UTC+3) from April to October. Below is the live local time, sunrise and sunset, and the time difference from major source cities.
Current local time
Quick facts
Time difference from major cities
| City | Country | Time difference |
|---|---|---|
| London | UK | 2h behind |
| Berlin | Germany | 1h behind |
| Paris | France | 1h behind |
| Rome | Italy | 1h behind |
| Madrid | Spain | 1h behind |
| Amsterdam | Netherlands | 1h behind |
| Warsaw | Poland | 1h behind |
| Moscow | Russia | Same time |
| Istanbul | Türkiye | Same time |
| Dubai | UAE | 1h ahead |
| New York | USA | 7h behind |
| Tokyo | Japan | 6h ahead |
Sunrise & sunset by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:48 | 17:11 | 10h 23m |
| February | 06:31 | 17:36 | 11h 05m |
| March | 06:01 | 17:55 | 11h 54m |
| April | 05:25 | 18:13 | 12h 48m |
| May | 04:58 | 18:31 | 13h 33m |
| June | 04:51 | 18:50 | 13h 59m |
| July | 05:00 | 18:55 | 13h 55m |
| August | 05:18 | 18:36 | 13h 18m |
| September | 05:38 | 17:59 | 12h 21m |
| October | 05:57 | 17:21 | 11h 24m |
| November | 06:21 | 16:55 | 10h 34m |
| December | 06:43 | 16:53 | 10h 10m |
Business hours & tips
Most government offices and banks open Sunday to Thursday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Shops typically run 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Friday is the main rest day.
- Best time to call from Europe: 10:00–14:00 local — overlaps morning hours in most EU capitals.
- Best time to call from US East Coast: 14:00–18:00 local (08:00–12:00 EST).
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Egypt in?
Egypt is in Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) and observes Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) from the last Friday of April to the last Friday of October.
Does Egypt have daylight saving time?
Yes. Egypt reintroduced DST in 2023 after a long pause. Clocks spring forward by one hour on the last Friday of April and fall back on the last Friday of October.
How many hours ahead of London is Egypt?
Egypt is normally 2 hours ahead of London. During European summer time both observe DST so the difference stays at 2 hours; in winter the difference can briefly be 1 hour around the DST transitions.
What is the time difference between Egypt and New York?
Egypt is 7 hours ahead of New York during standard time and 6 hours ahead during US daylight saving time. When you are at noon in NY, it is 18:00 (winter) or 19:00 (summer) in Cairo.
Will I have jet lag flying to Egypt?
For travelers from Europe, jet lag is minimal (1–3 hour shift). From the US East Coast plan a 6–7 hour shift; from Asia/Australia expect more significant jet lag and arrive a day before any tight schedule.