What time is it in Sharm el-Sheikh right now?

Sharm el-Sheikh 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 Sharm el-Sheikh in?

Sharm el-Sheikh 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 Sharm el-Sheikh 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 Sharm el-Sheikh today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:08 AM and sets at about 7:29 PM local time in Sharm el-Sheikh, giving roughly 13h 20m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:49 PM.

Egypt · South Sinai

Current local time in Sharm el-Sheikh

Sharm el-Sheikh 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

Sharm el-Sheikh, South Sinai

06:00

Fri, Jul 31UTC+3

Sharm el-Sheikh 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: South Sinai
Coordinates: 27.92°, 34.33°
Population: 38,478
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Sharm el-Sheikh today

Computed from Sharm el-Sheikh'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: 6:08 AM
Sunset: 7:29 PM
Solar noon: 12:49 PM
Day length: 13h 20m
Civil dawn: 5:39 AM
Civil dusk: 7:58 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:37 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:00 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Sharm el-Sheikh time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Sharm el-Sheikh is
Los AngelesUnited States	08:00 AM	10h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	04:00 PM	2h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	07:00 PM	1h behind
TokyoJapan	12:00 AM	6h behind

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

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Sharm el-Sheikhtime — questions & answers

What time is it in Sharm el-Sheikh right now?: Sharm el-Sheikh 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 Sharm el-Sheikh in?: Sharm el-Sheikh 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 Sharm el-Sheikh 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 Sharm el-Sheikh today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:08 AM and sets at about 7:29 PM local time in Sharm el-Sheikh, giving roughly 13h 20m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:49 PM.