Current local time in Abū KabīrSharqia, Egypt
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Africa/CairoUTC+2 / UTC+3
Abū Kabīr keeps Eastern European Standard Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Cairo.
Daylight saving time in Abū Kabīr
Abū Kabīr changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Thu, Oct 29, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+2
- Fri, Apr 30, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+3
Cities on the same time as Abū Kabīr
These places show the same clock as Abū Kabīr every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
- In Egypt
Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Shubrā al Khaymah, Port Said, Suez, Madīnat an Naşr, Al Mansurah
Abū Kabīr time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- Africa/Cairo
- UTC offset
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Thu, Oct 29, 2026 → UTC+2
- Country
- Egypt
- Region
- Sharqia
- Coordinates
- 30.73°, 31.67°
- Population
- 154,466
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Abū Kabīr today
Computed from Abū Kabīr's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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Abū Kabīr time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Abū Kabīr is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 7h ahead |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 2h ahead |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 1h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 8h behind |
Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.
Abū Kabīr time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Abū Kabīr right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Abū Kabīr, updated every second from your device's clock. Abū Kabīr keeps Eastern European Standard Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer.
- What time zone is Abū Kabīr in?
- Abū Kabīr is in the IANA time zone Africa/Cairo: Eastern European Standard Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer.
- Does Abū Kabīr observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Thu, Oct 29, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+2; Fri, Apr 30, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+3.
- Which cities share Abū Kabīr's time?
- Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Shubrā al Khaymah, Port Said, Suez keep the same clock as Abū Kabīr all year.
Planning something with Abū Kabīr?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Abū Kabīr and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Abū Kabīr into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Abū Kabīr offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the Africa/Cairo time zone set correctly.
Other cities in Egypt
Zagazig, Al Mansurah, Al Maḩallah al Kubrá, Ismailia, Tanta, Al Khuşūş, Damietta, Al Qāhirah al Jadīdah, New Cairo, Shubrā al Khaymah