Current Time in Alexandria, Egypt 🇪🇬
Lat/Long: 31.2° N, 29.92° E
Elevation: 9 m above sea level
Population rank: #2 of 241 cities in Egypt by population
Governorate: Alexandria
IANA Timezone: Africa/Cairo
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 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
Daylight Hours in Alexandria
Alexandria gets 14h 07m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset is at 20:02.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 07m near the December solstice to 14h 10m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Alexandria and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Alexandria right now.
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Cities Sharing Alexandria's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Alexandria.
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Prayer Times in Alexandria
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 8 Jun ● | 04:14 | 05:55 | 12:59 | 16:37 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:14 | 05:55 | 12:59 | 16:38 | 20:03 | 21:33 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:14 | 05:55 | 12:59 | 16:38 | 20:03 | 21:33 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:14 | 05:55 | 12:59 | 16:38 | 20:04 | 21:34 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:14 | 05:55 | 13:00 | 16:38 | 20:04 | 21:34 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:14 | 05:55 | 13:00 | 16:38 | 20:04 | 21:34 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:14 | 05:55 | 13:00 | 16:38 | 20:05 | 21:35 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Alexandria
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Moon Phases & Times for Alexandria
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How Far Is Alexandria From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,566 km | E (99deg) |
| Moscow | 2,796 km | N (10deg) |
| Paris | 3,030 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 3,332 km | NW (321deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,498 km | E (97deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,226 km | ENE (73deg) |
| Singapore | 8,402 km | E (97deg) |
| New York | 8,842 km | NW (312deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Alexandria?
Alexandria next changes its clocks on October 29, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Alexandria's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Alexandria and you would surface in the open ocean, near 31.2deg S, 150.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alexandria
What time is it in Alexandria right now?
The current local time in Alexandria is 10:02 on Monday, June 08, 2026. Alexandria follows the Africa/Cairo time zone.
What time zone is Alexandria in?
Alexandria 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 Alexandria?
Alexandria is UTC+02:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Alexandria local time, shift the clock 02:00 hours forward.
Is Alexandria on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Alexandria is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 08, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Alexandria today?
Today in Alexandria: sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset is at 20:02, giving 14h 06m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Alexandria tonight?
The moon phase over Alexandria tonight is Last Quarter with 51.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Alexandria?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Alexandria, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.