Time Now in Az Zarqā, Egypt 🇪🇬
Lat/Long: 31.21° N, 31.64° E
Elevation: 4 m above sea level
Population rank: #197 of 241 cities in Egypt by population
Governorate: Damietta
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
Az Zarqā keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Africa/Cairo time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Az Zarqā sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Az Zarqā lies barely above sea level, at roughly 4 m. Az Zarqā is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 2404 km off. Modest in size, Az Zarqā still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Time & Daylight in Az Zarqā
Daylight Hours in Az Zarqā
Az Zarqā gets 11h 42m of daylight today. Sunrise in Az Zarqā is at 06:50 and sunset in Az Zarqā is at 18:32.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 07m near the December solstice to 14h 10m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Az Zarqā and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Az Zarqā right now.
Other Cities in Egypt with Local Time
Cities Sharing Az Zarqā's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Az Zarqā.
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Prayer Times in Az Zarqā
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 6 Oct ● | 05:27 | 06:49 | 12:41 | 16:02 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Wed, 7 Oct | 05:27 | 06:50 | 12:41 | 16:01 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Thu, 8 Oct | 05:28 | 06:51 | 12:41 | 16:00 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Fri, 9 Oct | 05:29 | 06:51 | 12:40 | 16:00 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Sat, 10 Oct | 05:29 | 06:52 | 12:40 | 15:59 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Sun, 11 Oct | 05:30 | 06:53 | 12:40 | 15:58 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Mon, 12 Oct | 05:31 | 06:53 | 12:40 | 15:57 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
14-day Forecast for Az Zarqā
Moon Phases & Times for Az Zarqā
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
18.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:26
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 16:38
Distances & Clock Changes in Az Zarqā
How Far Is Az Zarqā From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,404 km | E (100deg) |
| Moscow | 2,769 km | N (8deg) |
| Paris | 3,140 km | NW (317deg) |
| London | 3,435 km | NW (320deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,336 km | E (98deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,069 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Singapore | 8,240 km | E (98deg) |
| New York | 8,963 km | NW (312deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Az Zarqā?
Az Zarqā next changes its clocks on October 29, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Az Zarqā's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Az Zarqā and you would surface in the open ocean, near 31.2deg S, 148.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Az Zarqā
What time is it in Az Zarqā right now?
The current local time in Az Zarqā is 17:20 on Tuesday, October 06, 2026. Az Zarqā follows the Africa/Cairo time zone.
What time zone is Az Zarqā in?
Az Zarqā uses the Africa/Cairo IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). 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 Az Zarqā?
Is Az Zarqā on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Az Zarqā as of October 06, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Az Zarqā tonight?
Tonight the moon over Az Zarqā is in its Waning Crescent phase, lit 18.3%.
What is solar time in Az Zarqā?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Az Zarqā, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.