Current local time in Abū QīrAlexandria, Egypt
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Africa/CairoUTC+2 / UTC+3
Abū Qīr 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 Qīr
Abū Qīr 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 Qīr
These places show the same clock as Abū Qīr 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 Qīr 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
- Alexandria
- Coordinates
- 31.31°, 30.06°
- Population
- 37,997
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Abū Qīr today
Computed from Abū Qīr'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 Qīr time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Abū Qīr 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 Qīr time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Abū Qīr right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Abū Qīr, updated every second from your device's clock. Abū Qīr 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 Qīr in?
- Abū Qīr 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 Qīr 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 Qīr's time?
- Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Shubrā al Khaymah, Port Said, Suez keep the same clock as Abū Qīr all year.
Planning something with Abū Qīr?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Abū Qīr and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Abū Qīr into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Abū Qīr offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the Africa/Cairo time zone set correctly.
Other cities in Egypt
Alexandria, Rosetta, Damanhur, Tanta, Al Maḩallah al Kubrá, Al Mansurah, Zagazig, Shubrā al Khaymah, Al Khuşūş, Ḩadā’iq al Qubbah