What time is it in Rafaḩ right now?

Rafaḩ is on Africa/Cairo, currently UTC+3. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Rafaḩ in?

Rafaḩ uses the IANA time zone Africa/Cairo, which is UTC+3 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Rafaḩ observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Thu, Oct 29, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+2.

What time do the sun rise and set in Rafaḩ today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:03 AM and sets at about 7:35 PM local time in Rafaḩ, giving roughly 13h 32m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:49 PM.

Egypt · North Sinai

Current local time in Rafaḩ

Rafaḩ keeps time on the Africa/Cairo zone, currently UTC+3. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Rafaḩ, North Sinai

05:58

Fri, Jul 31UTC+3

Rafaḩ time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Africa/Cairo
Current UTC offset: UTC+3
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Thu, Oct 29, 2026 → UTC+2
Country: Egypt
Region: North Sinai
Coordinates: 31.28°, 34.24°
Population: 44,215
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Rafaḩ today

Computed from Rafaḩ'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: 6:03 AM
Sunset: 7:35 PM
Solar noon: 12:49 PM
Day length: 13h 32m
Civil dawn: 5:32 AM
Civil dusk: 8:05 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:33 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:05 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Rafaḩ time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Rafaḩ is
Los AngelesUnited States	07:58 AM	10h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	03:58 PM	2h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	06:58 PM	1h behind
TokyoJapan	11:58 PM	6h behind

Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.

Working with Rafaḩ time

Scheduling across Africa/Cairo is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Rafaḩ and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Africa/Cairo.Track clock changesSee exactly when Rafaḩ next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Rafaḩ beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Rafaḩ offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Africa/Cairo baked in, not guessed.

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Rafaḩtime — questions & answers

What time is it in Rafaḩ right now?: Rafaḩ is on Africa/Cairo, currently UTC+3. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Rafaḩ in?: Rafaḩ uses the IANA time zone Africa/Cairo, which is UTC+3 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Rafaḩ observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Thu, Oct 29, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+2.
What time do the sun rise and set in Rafaḩ today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:03 AM and sets at about 7:35 PM local time in Rafaḩ, giving roughly 13h 32m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:49 PM.