Current local time in Al BurjKafr el-Sheikh, Egypt
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Africa/CairoUTC+2 / UTC+3
Al Burj 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 Al Burj
Al Burj 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 Al Burj
These places show the same clock as Al Burj 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
Al Burj 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
- Kafr el-Sheikh
- Coordinates
- 31.58°, 30.98°
- Population
- 60,320
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Al Burj today
Computed from Al Burj'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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Al Burj time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Al Burj 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.
Al Burj time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Al Burj right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Al Burj, updated every second from your device's clock. Al Burj keeps Eastern European Standard Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer.
- What time zone is Al Burj in?
- Al Burj 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 Al Burj 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 Al Burj's time?
- Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Shubrā al Khaymah, Port Said, Suez keep the same clock as Al Burj all year.
Planning something with Al Burj?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Al Burj and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Al Burj into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Al Burj offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the Africa/Cairo time zone set correctly.
Other cities in Egypt
Rosetta, Al Maḩallah al Kubrá, Al Mansurah, Damanhur, Tanta, Damietta, Zagazig, Alexandria, Port Said, Al Khuşūş