Current local time in Burj al ‘ArabAlexandria, Egypt
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Africa/CairoUTC+2 / UTC+3
Burj al ‘Arab 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 Burj al ‘Arab
Burj al ‘Arab 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 Burj al ‘Arab
These places show the same clock as Burj al ‘Arab 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
Burj al ‘Arab 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
- 30.90°, 29.55°
- Population
- 22,444
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Burj al ‘Arab today
Computed from Burj al ‘Arab'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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Burj al ‘Arab time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Burj al ‘Arab 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.
Burj al ‘Arab time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Burj al ‘Arab right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Burj al ‘Arab, updated every second from your device's clock. Burj al ‘Arab keeps Eastern European Standard Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer.
- What time zone is Burj al ‘Arab in?
- Burj al ‘Arab 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 Burj al ‘Arab 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 Burj al ‘Arab's time?
- Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Shubrā al Khaymah, Port Said, Suez keep the same clock as Burj al ‘Arab all year.
Planning something with Burj al ‘Arab?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Burj al ‘Arab and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Burj al ‘Arab into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Burj al ‘Arab offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the Africa/Cairo time zone set correctly.
Other cities in Egypt
Alexandria, Damanhur, Rosetta, Tanta, Al Maḩallah al Kubrá, Al Mansurah, 6th of October City, Shubrā al Khaymah, Giza, Cairo