Current Time in Assiut, Egypt 🇪🇬
Lat/Long: 27.18° N, 31.18° E
Elevation: 56 m above sea level
Population rank: #11 of 241 cities in Egypt by population
Governorate: Asyut
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
Assiut is in the Africa/Cairo time zone (UTC+02:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Assiut, Egypt, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Assiut
Assiut gets 13h 51m of daylight today. Sunrise in Assiut is at 06:01 and sunset in Assiut is at 19:52.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 25m near the December solstice to 13h 51m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 20 Jun ● | 04:26 | 06:01 | 12:56 | 16:24 | 19:52 | 21:22 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 04:26 | 06:01 | 12:56 | 16:24 | 19:52 | 21:22 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 04:26 | 06:01 | 12:57 | 16:25 | 19:52 | 21:22 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 04:26 | 06:01 | 12:57 | 16:25 | 19:53 | 21:23 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 04:26 | 06:02 | 12:57 | 16:25 | 19:53 | 21:23 |
| Thu, 25 Jun | 04:27 | 06:02 | 12:57 | 16:25 | 19:53 | 21:23 |
| Fri, 26 Jun | 04:27 | 06:02 | 12:58 | 16:26 | 19:53 | 21:23 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Assiut
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Moon Phases & Times for Assiut
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How Far Is Assiut From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,410 km | E (90deg) |
| Moscow | 3,219 km | N (7deg) |
| Paris | 3,452 km | NW (322deg) |
| London | 3,763 km | NW (324deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,338 km | E (93deg) |
| Singapore | 8,225 km | E (97deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,240 km | ENE (73deg) |
| New York | 9,233 km | NW (313deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Assiut?
Assiut next changes its clocks on October 29, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Assiut's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Assiut and you would surface in the open ocean, near 27.2deg S, 148.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Assiut
What time is it in Assiut right now?
The current local time in Assiut is 13:23 on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Assiut follows the Africa/Cairo time zone.
What time zone is Assiut in?
Assiut 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 Assiut?
Is Assiut on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Assiut is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Assiut today?
Today in Assiut: sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset is at 19:52, giving 13h 50m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Assiut tonight?
The moon phase over Assiut tonight is Waxing Crescent with 34.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Assiut?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Assiut, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.