Time Now in Kafr ash Shaykh, Egypt 🇪🇬
Lat/Long: 31.11° N, 30.94° E
Elevation: 11 m above sea level
Population rank: #33 of 241 cities in Egypt by population
Governorate: Kafr el-Sheikh
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
Kafr ash Shaykh 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 Kafr ash Shaykh, Egypt, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Kafr ash Shaykh
Daylight Hours in Kafr ash Shaykh
Kafr ash Shaykh gets 14h 06m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kafr ash Shaykh is at 05:57 and sunset in Kafr ash Shaykh is at 20:03.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 07m near the December solstice to 14h 10m near the June solstice.
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What is the current local time in Kafr ash Shaykh?
The live local time in Kafr ash Shaykh is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Kafr ash Shaykh currently observes EEST, with a standard offset of UTC+02:00.
What time zone is Kafr ash Shaykh in?
Kafr ash Shaykh uses the EEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+02:00.
Does Kafr ash Shaykh observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kafr ash Shaykh is currently on daylight saving time (EEST).
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 5 Jul ● | 04:16 | 05:57 | 13:00 | 16:39 | 20:03 | 21:33 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 04:17 | 05:58 | 13:00 | 16:39 | 20:03 | 21:33 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 04:18 | 05:58 | 13:01 | 16:39 | 20:03 | 21:33 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 04:18 | 05:59 | 13:01 | 16:39 | 20:03 | 21:33 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 04:19 | 05:59 | 13:01 | 16:39 | 20:03 | 21:33 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:20 | 06:00 | 13:01 | 16:40 | 20:03 | 21:33 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 04:20 | 06:00 | 13:01 | 16:40 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kafr ash Shaykh
Sunrise
in Kafr ash Shaykh
↑
5:57 AM
Sunset
in Kafr ash Shaykh
↓
8:03 PM
Day Length
14h 05m
Dawn
in Kafr ash Shaykh
5:29 AM
Dusk
in Kafr ash Shaykh
8:31 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kafr ash Shaykh
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
76.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:28
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 10:43
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Distances & Clock Changes in Kafr ash Shaykh
How Far Is Kafr ash Shaykh From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,468 km | E (99deg) |
| Moscow | 2,790 km | N (9deg) |
| Paris | 3,103 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 3,401 km | NW (321deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,401 km | E (98deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,136 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Singapore | 8,304 km | E (98deg) |
| New York | 8,922 km | NW (312deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Kafr ash Shaykh?
Kafr ash Shaykh next changes its clocks on October 29, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Kafr ash Shaykh's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kafr ash Shaykh and you would surface in the open ocean, near 31.1deg S, 149.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kafr ash Shaykh
What time is it in Kafr ash Shaykh right now?
The current local time in Kafr ash Shaykh is 08:08 on Sunday, July 05, 2026. Kafr ash Shaykh follows the Africa/Cairo time zone.
What time zone is Kafr ash Shaykh in?
Kafr ash Shaykh 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 Kafr ash Shaykh?
Kafr ash Shaykh is UTC+02:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Kafr ash Shaykh local time, shift the clock 02:00 hours forward.
Is Kafr ash Shaykh on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Kafr ash Shaykh is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 05, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kafr ash Shaykh today?
Today in Kafr ash Shaykh: sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset is at 20:03, giving 14h 05m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kafr ash Shaykh tonight?
The moon phase over Kafr ash Shaykh tonight is Waning Gibbous with 76.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Kafr ash Shaykh?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kafr ash Shaykh, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.