Current local time in Az ZarqāDamietta, Egypt
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Africa/CairoUTC+2 / UTC+3
Az Zarqā 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 Az Zarqā
Az Zarqā 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 Az Zarqā
These places show the same clock as Az Zarqā 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
Az Zarqā 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
- Damietta
- Coordinates
- 31.21°, 31.64°
- Population
- 26,955
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Az Zarqā today
Computed from Az Zarqā'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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Az Zarqā time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Az Zarqā 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.
Az Zarqā time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Az Zarqā right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Az Zarqā, updated every second from your device's clock. Az Zarqā keeps Eastern European Standard Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer.
- What time zone is Az Zarqā in?
- Az Zarqā 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 Az Zarqā 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 Az Zarqā's time?
- Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Shubrā al Khaymah, Port Said, Suez keep the same clock as Az Zarqā all year.
Planning something with Az Zarqā?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Az Zarqā and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Az Zarqā into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Az Zarqā offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the Africa/Cairo time zone set correctly.
Other cities in Egypt
Damietta, Al Mansurah, Al Maḩallah al Kubrá, Zagazig, Port Said, Tanta, Ismailia, Al Khuşūş, Shubrā al Khaymah, Ḩadā’iq al Qubbah