What time zone is Rafaḩ in?

Rafaḩ currently uses Eastern European Summer Time (EEST). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Cairo.

When is the next clock change in Rafaḩ?

Clocks in Rafaḩ move backward 1 hour on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM, changing from EEST (UTC+03:00) to EET (UTC+02:00)

Current Time in Rafaḩ, North Sinai, Egypt

4:57:14 PM

16:57:14

Saturday, September 12, 2026

EEST (Eastern European Summer Time) · UTC+03:00

Africa/Cairo

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Time zone details

Rafaḩ is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Rafaḩ

Sunrise6:25 AMSolar noon12:39 PMSunset6:52 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Egypt
Administrative area: North Sinai
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)

Practical

Languages: Arabic, English, French
Dialing code: +20
Population: 44,215
Elevation: Approximately 60 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 31° 16' N / 34° 14' E

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Clock changes in Rafaḩ

Next clock change

Upcoming

Friday, October 30, 2026

12:00 AM EEST11:00 PM EET

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

Friday, April 24, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
12:00 AM EET1:00 AM EEST
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Friday, October 30, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
12:00 AM EEST11:00 PM EET
Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:25 AM
Solar noon: 12:39 PM
Sunset: 6:52 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 28 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:00 AM – 7:17 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:32 AM – 7:45 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:03 AM – 8:14 PM

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:25 AM (east, 84.6°)
Sunset: 6:52 PM (west, 275.2°)
Day length: 12 hr 28 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:39 PM (62.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:00 AM – 7:17 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:32 AM – 7:45 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:03 AM – 8:14 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (2% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:32 AM (east, 94.4°)
Moonset: 7:27 PM (west, 262.0°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 6:27 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 11:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, September 12	6:25 AM	6:52 PM	12 hr 28 min	1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	6:25 AM	6:51 PM	12 hr 26 min	1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	6:26 AM	6:50 PM	12 hr 24 min	1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	6:27 AM	6:49 PM	12 hr 22 min	1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	6:27 AM	6:47 PM	12 hr 20 min	1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	6:28 AM	6:46 PM	12 hr 18 min	1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	6:28 AM	6:45 PM	12 hr 16 min	1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Egypt

Tue, Oct 6, 2026Armed Forces Day
Thu, Jan 7, 2027Christmas Day
Mon, Jan 25, 2027National Police Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Rafaḩ in?: Rafaḩ currently uses Eastern European Summer Time (EEST). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Cairo.
When is the next clock change in Rafaḩ?: Clocks in Rafaḩ move backward 1 hour on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM, changing from EEST (UTC+03:00) to EET (UTC+02:00)
Is Rafaḩ currently on daylight saving time?: Rafaḩ is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Rafaḩ right now?: Rafaḩ is currently UTC+03:00