Current Time in Sharm el-Sheikh, South Sinai, Egypt

6:35:03 AM

06:35:03

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

Africa/Cairo

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Time zone details

Sharm el-Sheikh is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Sharm el-Sheikh

Sunrise6:28 AMSolar noon12:37 PMSunset6:46 PM
Next clock changeOct 30, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 43 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Egypt
Administrative area
South Sinai
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP)

Practical

Languages
Arabic, English, French
Dialing code
+20
Population
38,478
Elevation
Approximately 11 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
27° 54' N / 34° 19' E
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Clock changes in Sharm el-Sheikh

Next clock change

Upcoming

12:00 AM EEST11:00 PM EET

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    12:00 AM EET1:00 AM EEST

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    12:00 AM EEST11:00 PM EET

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 18 min1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination27%
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 18 min1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(64.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
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Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 18 min1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 17 min1 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 15 min1 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 13 min1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 12 min1 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 10 min1 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 08 min1 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Sharm el-Sheikh

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Upcoming national public holidays in Egypt

  1. Armed Forces Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. National Police Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Sharm el-Sheikh in?
Sharm el-Sheikh currently uses Eastern European Summer Time (EEST). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Cairo.
When is the next clock change in Sharm el-Sheikh?
Clocks in Sharm el-Sheikh 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 Sharm el-Sheikh currently on daylight saving time?
Sharm el-Sheikh is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Sharm el-Sheikh right now?
Sharm el-Sheikh is currently UTC+03:00