Time Now in Hurghada, Egypt 🇪🇬
Lat/Long: 27.26° N, 33.81° E
Elevation: 11 m above sea level
Population rank: #31 of 241 cities in Egypt by population
Governorate: Red Sea
IANA Timezone: Africa/Cairo
Solar time: clocks run about 45m 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
Hurghada 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 Hurghada, Egypt, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Hurghada
Daylight Hours in Hurghada
Hurghada gets 13h 48m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hurghada is at 05:55 and sunset in Hurghada is at 19:43.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 25m near the December solstice to 13h 51m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Hurghada
What is the current local time in Hurghada?
The live local time in Hurghada is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Hurghada currently observes EEST, with a standard offset of UTC+02:00.
What time zone is Hurghada in?
Hurghada uses the EEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+02:00.
Does Hurghada observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Hurghada is currently on daylight saving time (EEST).
Cities Sharing Hurghada's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 5 Jul ● | 04:20 | 05:55 | 12:49 | 16:17 | 19:43 | 21:13 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 04:21 | 05:55 | 12:49 | 16:18 | 19:43 | 21:13 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 04:21 | 05:55 | 12:49 | 16:18 | 19:43 | 21:13 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 04:22 | 05:56 | 12:49 | 16:18 | 19:43 | 21:13 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 04:22 | 05:56 | 12:49 | 16:18 | 19:43 | 21:13 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:23 | 05:57 | 12:50 | 16:19 | 19:42 | 21:12 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 04:24 | 05:57 | 12:50 | 16:19 | 19:42 | 21:12 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hurghada
Sunrise
in Hurghada
↑
5:55 AM
Sunset
in Hurghada
↓
7:43 PM
Day Length
13h 47m
Dawn
in Hurghada
5:28 AM
Dusk
in Hurghada
8:10 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Hurghada
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
76.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:16
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 10:34
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Distances & Clock Changes in Hurghada
How Far Is Hurghada From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,150 km | E (91deg) |
| Moscow | 3,183 km | N (4deg) |
| Paris | 3,609 km | NW (320deg) |
| London | 3,910 km | NW (323deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,079 km | E (94deg) |
| Singapore | 7,968 km | E (98deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,988 km | ENE (74deg) |
| New York | 9,417 km | NW (314deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Hurghada?
Hurghada next changes its clocks on October 29, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Hurghada's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hurghada and you would surface in the open ocean, near 27.3deg S, 146.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hurghada
What time is it in Hurghada right now?
The current local time in Hurghada is 06:29 on Sunday, July 05, 2026. Hurghada follows the Africa/Cairo time zone.
What time zone is Hurghada in?
Hurghada 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 Hurghada?
Is Hurghada on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Hurghada is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 05, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hurghada today?
Today in Hurghada: sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset is at 19:43, giving 13h 47m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hurghada tonight?
The moon phase over Hurghada tonight is Waning Gibbous with 76.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Hurghada?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hurghada, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.