Current local time in Abu Qir, Egypt
EEST · UTC+03:00 · Eastern European Summer Time
About Abu Qir
Abu Qir, Alexandria, Egypt uses the Eastern European Summer Time time zone (Africa/Cairo), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 37,997.
| Country: | Egypt |
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| State / region: | Alexandria |
| Coordinates: | 31°19′N / 30°04′E |
| Population: | 37,997 |
| Currency: | Egyptian pound (EGP) |
| Languages: | Arabic |
| Country calling code: | +20 |
Time zone in Abu Qir
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Cairo |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Abu Qir is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Thursday, 29 October 2026, to UTC+02:00.
| Next clock change: | Thursday, 29 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 00:00 to 23:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Abu Qir today
| Sunrise: | 07:07 |
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| Sunset: | 18:20 |
| Solar noon: | 12:44 |
| Day length: | 11h 13m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:43 – 18:45 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Abu Qir
- London+2 hAbu Qir is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hAbu Qir is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hAbu Qir is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Abu Qir time
What time zone is Abu Qir in?
Abu Qir uses the IANA time zone Africa/Cairo (Eastern European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Abu Qir observe daylight saving time?
Abu Qir is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Thursday, 29 October 2026, to UTC+02:00.
What is the time difference between Abu Qir and London?
Right now Abu Qir is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Abu Qir and New York?
Right now Abu Qir is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.