What Time Is It in Egypt Right Now? | Egypt Time Zone

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Introduction

Egypt, in North Africa, observes Eastern European Time (EET)=UTC+2 and shifts to UTC+3 for DST from late April to late October.

Current Time in Egypt

When it’s 12:00 UTC, Egypt’s local time is 14:00 (standard) or 15:00 (DST).

Time Zones in Egypt

The country uses a single zone (EET) and applies DST annually to align with summer daylight.

Comparison Across Africa

Standard UTC+2 matches South Africa/Central Africa; DST (UTC+3) aligns Egypt with East Africa (Kenya).

Learn More

Explore all African zones on our blog.

Conclusion

Knowing Egypt’s EET/UTC+2 (and DST) ensures accurate scheduling year-round.

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