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

8:34:46 AM

08:34:46

EET (Eastern European Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Cairo

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Time zone details

Sharm el-Sheikh is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Sharm el-Sheikh

Sunrise5:57 AMSolar noon11:26 AMSunset4:55 PM
Next clock changeApr 30, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 174 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

Country 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 EET1:00 AM EEST

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    12:00 AM EET1:00 AM EEST

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    12:00 AM EEST11:00 PM EET

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 58 min1 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning CrescentMoon illumination8%
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Friday, November 6, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 58 min1 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(46.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Crescent (8% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at
Next principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 58 min1 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 57 min1 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 55 min1 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 54 min1 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 53 min1 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 51 min1 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 50 min1 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Sharm el-Sheikh

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Plan around Sharm el-Sheikh

Upcoming national public holidays in Egypt

  1. Christmas Day
  2. National Police Day
  3. Revolution Day 2011

Nearby places

HurghadaRed Sea89 kmSW
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Sharm el-Sheikh in?
Sharm el-Sheikh uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Cairo.
When is the next clock change in Sharm el-Sheikh?
Clocks in Sharm el-Sheikh move forward 1 hour on Friday, April 30, 2027 at 12:00 AM, changing from EET (UTC+02:00) to EEST (UTC+03:00)
Does Sharm el-Sheikh observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sharm el-Sheikh observes daylight saving time: EEST (UTC+3) in summer and EET (UTC+2) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Sharm el-Sheikh?
Sharm el-Sheikh is UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer