Current Time in Alexandria, Egypt

Alexandria uses the GMT+3 time zone (UTC+03:00). Daylight saving time is observed and currently in effect.

23:55:38
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00

About Alexandria

Time zone
Africa/Cairo
UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Country
Egypt
Capital
Cairo
Population
5,200,000
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Dial code
+20
Coordinates
31.20, 29.92
From capital
490 km from Cairo

Daylight saving time in Alexandria

Observes DST
Yes
Currently in DST
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-29
Offset shifts UTC+03:00 → UTC+02:00 on that date.

Sun in Alexandria today

Sunrise
06:09
Solar noon
12:58
Sunset
19:46
Daylight
13h 36m
Yesterday
Rise
06:10
Set
19:45
Length
13h 35m
Today
Rise
06:09
Set
19:46
Length
13h 36m
Tomorrow
Rise
06:08
Set
19:47
Length
13h 38m

Today is 1 minute longer than yesterday.

Distance and time difference from Alexandria

CityDistanceTime difference
Dubai2570 km+1h
Berlin2720 km-1h
Paris3030 km-1h
London3330 km-2h
Mumbai4500 km+2.5h
Singapore8400 km+5h
New York8840 km-7h
Tokyo9580 km+6h
São Paulo10160 km-6h
Los Angeles12030 km-10h
Sydney14580 km+7h

Other cities in Egypt

Time in CairoTime in GizaTime in Shubra El KheimaTime in Luxor

Frequently asked questions about time in Alexandria

What is the current time in Alexandria, Egypt?+
Alexandria is in the Africa/Cairo timezone (GMT+3), which is UTC+03:00 from UTC. The live clock on this page shows the exact current local time in Alexandria, Egypt.
What timezone is Alexandria in?+
Alexandria, Egypt uses the Africa/Cairo timezone, abbreviated GMT+3. The current UTC offset is UTC+03:00.
What is the time difference between Alexandria and UTC?+
Alexandria is UTC+03:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If daylight saving time is in effect, the offset can shift by one hour relative to standard time.
Does Alexandria observe daylight saving time?+
Yes, Alexandria observes daylight saving time. The local clock shifts forward by one hour in spring and back by one hour in autumn. The current UTC offset on this page accounts for any active DST.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Alexandria?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Alexandria is "Africa/Cairo". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries and operating systems to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
What is the time difference between Alexandria and New York?+
The time difference between Alexandria and New York City depends on whether either side is observing daylight saving time. See the "Distance and time difference" table on this page for the live offset, plus the same calculation against London, Tokyo, Dubai, Sydney and other global cities.

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