Daylight Saving Time 2027 in Egypt

In 2027, Egypt observes daylight saving time from Friday, April 30, 2027 to Thursday, October 28, 2027. Clocks spring forward on 2027-04-30 and fall back on 2027-10-28.

DST 2027 schedule for Egypt

Spring forward
Friday, April 30, 2027
Clocks shift from 23:00 (GMT+2, UTC+02:00) to 01:00 (GMT+3, UTC+03:00).
Fall back
Thursday, October 28, 2027
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 2027
Yes
Transitions in 2027
2

DST for Egypt in other years

DST 2027 in other countries

Frequently asked questions about DST 2027 in Egypt

When does daylight saving time start in Egypt in 2027?+
Daylight saving time in Egypt starts on 2027-04-30 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 2027?+
Daylight saving time in Egypt ends on 2027-10-28 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 2027?+
Egypt has 2 daylight saving time transitions in 2027. Each transition shifts the local UTC offset by one hour.