Time Now in Abū Kabīr, Egypt 🇪🇬
Lat/Long: 30.73° N, 31.67° E
Elevation: 17 m above sea level
Population rank: #41 of 241 cities in Egypt by population
Governorate: Sharqia
IANA Timezone: Africa/Cairo
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EEST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Egypt: EET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Egypt: EEST
Abū Kabīr keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Africa/Cairo time zone. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Abū Kabīr sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. At about 17 m, Abū Kabīr is practically at sea level. Abū Kabīr is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 2393 km off. A major centre in Egypt, Abū Kabīr keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Abū Kabīr at 06:43 and sets at 18:46, giving 12h 02m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Abū Kabīr
Daylight Hours in Abū Kabīr
Abū Kabīr gets 12h 03m of daylight today. Sunrise in Abū Kabīr is at 06:43 and sunset in Abū Kabīr is at 18:46.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 09m near the December solstice to 14h 08m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Abū Kabīr and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Abū Kabīr right now.
Other Cities in Egypt with Local Time
Cities Sharing Abū Kabīr's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Abū Kabīr.
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Prayer Times in Abū Kabīr
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 25 Sep ● | 05:20 | 06:43 | 12:45 | 16:11 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Sat, 26 Sep | 05:21 | 06:43 | 12:44 | 16:10 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Sun, 27 Sep | 05:21 | 06:44 | 12:44 | 16:10 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Mon, 28 Sep | 05:22 | 06:44 | 12:44 | 16:09 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Tue, 29 Sep | 05:22 | 06:45 | 12:43 | 16:08 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Wed, 30 Sep | 05:23 | 06:45 | 12:43 | 16:07 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Thu, 1 Oct | 05:24 | 06:46 | 12:43 | 16:06 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
14-day Forecast for Abū Kabīr
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Abū Kabīr
Sunrise
in Abū Kabīr
↑
6:43 AM
Sunset
in Abū Kabīr
↓
6:46 PM
Day Length
12h 02m
Dawn
in Abū Kabīr
6:18 AM
Dusk
in Abū Kabīr
7:10 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Abū Kabīr
Current Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
98.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 18:01
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 06:14
Distances & Clock Changes in Abū Kabīr
How Far Is Abū Kabīr From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,393 km | E (99deg) |
| Moscow | 2,822 km | N (8deg) |
| Paris | 3,181 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 3,478 km | NW (321deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,326 km | E (98deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,081 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Singapore | 8,230 km | E (98deg) |
| New York | 9,001 km | NW (312deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Abū Kabīr?
Abū Kabīr next changes its clocks on October 29, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Abū Kabīr's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Abū Kabīr and you would surface in the open ocean, near 30.7deg S, 148.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Abū Kabīr
What time is it in Abū Kabīr right now?
The current local time in Abū Kabīr is 15:15 on Friday, September 25, 2026. Abū Kabīr follows the Africa/Cairo time zone.
What time zone is Abū Kabīr in?
Clocks in Abū Kabīr follow the Africa/Cairo IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Abū Kabīr?
Is Abū Kabīr on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of September 25, 2026, Abū Kabīr has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Abū Kabīr today?
In Abū Kabīr today the sun rises at 06:43 and sets at 18:46, giving 12h 02m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Abū Kabīr tonight?
Over Abū Kabīr tonight the moon shows a Full Moon phase at 98.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Abū Kabīr?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Abū Kabīr, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.