Time Now in Al Burj, Egypt 🇪🇬
Lat/Long: 31.58° N, 30.98° E
Elevation: 4 m above sea level
Population rank: #129 of 241 cities in Egypt by population
Governorate: Kafr el-Sheikh
IANA Timezone: Africa/Cairo
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EET
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
Al Burj keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Africa/Cairo time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. There are around 14 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Al Burj lies barely above sea level, at roughly 4 m. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 2473 km away. Al Burj is a smaller locality in Egypt, handy to pin down before scheduling a call across time zones.
Al Burj gets 13h 55m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:04 and sunset at 19:59.
Time & Daylight in Al Burj
Daylight Hours in Al Burj
Al Burj gets 13h 55m of daylight today. Sunrise in Al Burj is at 06:04 and sunset in Al Burj is at 19:59.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 05m near the December solstice to 14h 12m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Al Burj and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Al Burj right now.
Other Cities in Egypt with Local Time
Cities Sharing Al Burj's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Al Burj.
Weather in Al Burj
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Prayer Times in Al Burj
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 20 Jul ● | 04:26 | 06:04 | 13:02 | 16:42 | 20:00 | 21:30 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:26 | 06:05 | 13:02 | 16:42 | 19:59 | 21:29 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:27 | 06:05 | 13:02 | 16:42 | 19:59 | 21:29 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:28 | 06:06 | 13:02 | 16:42 | 19:58 | 21:28 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 04:29 | 06:06 | 13:02 | 16:42 | 19:58 | 21:28 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 04:30 | 06:07 | 13:02 | 16:42 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 04:31 | 06:08 | 13:02 | 16:42 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
14-day Forecast for Al Burj
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Al Burj
Sunrise
in Al Burj
↑
6:04 AM
Sunset
in Al Burj
↓
7:59 PM
Day Length
13h 55m
Dawn
in Al Burj
5:37 AM
Dusk
in Al Burj
8:27 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Al Burj
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
43.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 13:17
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:41
Distances & Clock Changes in Al Burj
How Far Is Al Burj From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,473 km | E (101deg) |
| Moscow | 2,738 km | N (9deg) |
| Paris | 3,067 km | NW (317deg) |
| London | 3,363 km | NW (320deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,404 km | E (98deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,117 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Singapore | 8,308 km | E (98deg) |
| New York | 8,889 km | NW (312deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Al Burj?
Al Burj next changes its clocks on October 29, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Al Burj's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Al Burj and you would surface in the open ocean, near 31.6deg S, 149.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Burj
What time is it in Al Burj right now?
The current local time in Al Burj is 22:23 on Monday, July 20, 2026. Al Burj follows the Africa/Cairo time zone.
What time zone is Al Burj in?
Al Burj uses the Africa/Cairo IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Al Burj?
Is Al Burj on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Al Burj as of July 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Al Burj today?
Al Burj sees sunrise at 06:04 and sunset at 19:59 today, giving 13h 55m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Al Burj tonight?
Tonight the moon over Al Burj is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 43.6%.
What is solar time in Al Burj?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Al Burj, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.