Time Now in Bilqās, Egypt 🇪🇬
Lat/Long: 31.21° N, 31.36° E
Elevation: 13 m above sea level
Population rank: #49 of 241 cities in Egypt by population
Governorate: Dakahlia
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
Bilqās keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Africa/Cairo time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Today runs to about 13 hours of daylight. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Bilqās lies barely above sea level, at roughly 13 m. Bilqās is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 2431 km off. A major centre in Egypt, Bilqās keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Bilqās gets 13h 23m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:17 and sunset at 19:41.
Time & Daylight in Bilqās
Daylight Hours in Bilqās
Bilqās gets 13h 23m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bilqās is at 06:17 and sunset in Bilqās is at 19:41.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 07m near the December solstice to 14h 10m near the June solstice.
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Prayer Times in Bilqās
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 11 Aug ● | 04:46 | 06:17 | 12:59 | 16:38 | 19:42 | 21:12 |
| Wed, 12 Aug | 04:47 | 06:18 | 12:59 | 16:38 | 19:41 | 21:11 |
| Thu, 13 Aug | 04:47 | 06:18 | 12:59 | 16:37 | 19:40 | 21:10 |
| Fri, 14 Aug | 04:48 | 06:19 | 12:59 | 16:37 | 19:39 | 21:09 |
| Sat, 15 Aug | 04:49 | 06:20 | 12:59 | 16:37 | 19:38 | 21:08 |
| Sun, 16 Aug | 04:50 | 06:20 | 12:58 | 16:37 | 19:37 | 21:07 |
| Mon, 17 Aug | 04:51 | 06:21 | 12:58 | 16:36 | 19:36 | 21:06 |
14-day Forecast for Bilqās
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Bilqās
Sunrise
in Bilqās
↑
6:17 AM
Sunset
in Bilqās
↓
7:41 PM
Day Length
13h 23m
Dawn
in Bilqās
5:51 AM
Dusk
in Bilqās
8:07 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Bilqās
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
4.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 04:29
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 18:56
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Distances & Clock Changes in Bilqās
How Far Is Bilqās From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,431 km | E (100deg) |
| Moscow | 2,773 km | N (8deg) |
| Paris | 3,122 km | NW (317deg) |
| London | 3,418 km | NW (321deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,363 km | E (98deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,094 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Singapore | 8,266 km | E (98deg) |
| New York | 8,944 km | NW (312deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Bilqās?
Bilqās next changes its clocks on October 29, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Bilqās's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bilqās and you would surface in the open ocean, near 31.2deg S, 148.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bilqās
What time is it in Bilqās right now?
The current local time in Bilqās is 02:58 on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Bilqās follows the Africa/Cairo time zone.
What time zone is Bilqās in?
Bilqās 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 Bilqās?
Is Bilqās on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Bilqās is currently observing daylight saving time as of August 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bilqās today?
Bilqās sees sunrise at 06:17 and sunset at 19:41 today, giving 13h 23m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bilqās tonight?
Over Bilqās tonight the moon shows a Waning Crescent phase at 4.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Bilqās?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bilqās, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.