Current Time in Alexandria, Egypt 🇪🇬
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Alexandria ranks
#55 for largest by population.
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: 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
The time now in Alexandria, Egypt is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Alexandria currently observes EEST, UTC+3. Alexandria sits in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+02:00. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Alexandria lies barely above sea level, at roughly 9 m. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 2566 km away. Alexandria ranks among the biggest cities in Egypt, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Alexandria Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Alexandria
Alexandria gets 11h 15m of daylight today. Sunrise in Alexandria is at 07:07 and sunset in Alexandria is at 18:22.
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.
Current Time in Other Cities in Egypt
Cities Sharing Alexandria's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Alexandria.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 21 Oct ● | 05:43 | 07:07 | 12:45 | 15:57 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:44 | 07:07 | 12:44 | 15:56 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 05:45 | 07:08 | 12:44 | 15:55 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:45 | 07:09 | 12:44 | 15:54 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 05:46 | 07:10 | 12:44 | 15:54 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 05:47 | 07:10 | 12:44 | 15:53 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 05:47 | 07:11 | 12:44 | 15:52 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
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14-day Forecast for Alexandria
Moon Phases & Times for Alexandria
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
79.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 16:06
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 03:05
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Distances & Clock Changes in Alexandria
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 23:04 on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Alexandria follows the Africa/Cairo time zone.
What time zone is Alexandria in?
Alexandria runs on the Africa/Cairo IANA time zone (UTC+03:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Alexandria?
Alexandria is UTC+03:00 right now. To convert UTC to Alexandria local time, shift the clock 03:00 hours forward.
Is Alexandria on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 21, 2026, Alexandria has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What moon phase is visible over Alexandria tonight?
The moon phase over Alexandria tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 79.1% 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.