Daylight Saving Time 2026 in Egypt

In 2026, Egypt observes daylight saving time from Friday, April 24, 2026 to Thursday, October 29, 2026. Clocks spring forward on 2026-04-24 and fall back on 2026-10-29.

DST 2026 schedule for Egypt

Spring forward
Friday, April 24, 2026
Clocks shift from 23:00 (GMT+2, UTC+02:00) to 01:00 (GMT+3, UTC+03:00).
Fall back
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Clocks shift from 23:00 (GMT+3, UTC+03:00) to 23:00 (GMT+2, UTC+02:00).

About time in Egypt

Country
Egypt
IANA time zone
Africa/Cairo
Observes DST in 2026
Yes
Transitions in 2026
2

DST for Egypt in other years

DST 2026 in other countries

Frequently asked questions about DST 2026 in Egypt

When does daylight saving time start in Egypt in 2026?+
Daylight saving time in Egypt starts on 2026-04-24 at 23:00 local time. Clocks spring forward to 01:00, shifting the offset from UTC+02:00 to UTC+03:00.
When does daylight saving time end in Egypt in 2026?+
Daylight saving time in Egypt ends on 2026-10-29 at 23:00 local time. Clocks fall back to 23:00, shifting the offset from UTC+03:00 to UTC+02:00.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Egypt?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Egypt is "Africa/Cairo". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
How many DST transitions does Egypt have in 2026?+
Egypt has 2 daylight saving time transitions in 2026. Each transition shifts the local UTC offset by one hour.