Current Time in Kafr Şaqr, Egypt 🇪🇬
Lat/Long: 30.79° N, 31.63° E
Elevation: 11 m above sea level
Population rank: #160 of 241 cities in Egypt by population
Governorate: Sharqia
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
The time now in Kafr Şaqr, Egypt is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Kafr Şaqr currently observes EEST, UTC+3. Local time in Kafr Şaqr runs on a UTC+02:00 offset (Africa/Cairo). Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. At about 11 m, Kafr Şaqr is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 2398 km away. Kafr Şaqr is a smaller locality in Egypt, handy to pin down before scheduling a call across time zones.
Today Kafr Şaqr sees 11h 27m between a 06:55 sunrise and a 18:23 sunset.
Kafr Şaqr Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Kafr Şaqr
Kafr Şaqr gets 11h 28m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kafr Şaqr is at 06:55 and sunset in Kafr Şaqr is at 18:23.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 09m near the December solstice to 14h 08m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kafr Şaqr and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Kafr Şaqr right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Egypt
Cities Sharing Kafr Şaqr's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kafr Şaqr.
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Prayer Times in Kafr Şaqr
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 14 Oct ● | 05:32 | 06:54 | 12:39 | 15:56 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Thu, 15 Oct | 05:33 | 06:55 | 12:39 | 15:55 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:33 | 06:56 | 12:39 | 15:54 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:34 | 06:57 | 12:38 | 15:53 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:34 | 06:57 | 12:38 | 15:53 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:35 | 06:58 | 12:38 | 15:52 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:36 | 06:59 | 12:38 | 15:51 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
14-day Forecast for Kafr Şaqr
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kafr Şaqr
Sunrise
in Kafr Şaqr
↑
6:55 AM
Sunset
in Kafr Şaqr
↓
6:23 PM
Day Length
11h 27m
Dawn
in Kafr Şaqr
6:30 AM
Dusk
in Kafr Şaqr
6:47 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Kafr Şaqr
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
13.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:31
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:31
Distances & Clock Changes in Kafr Şaqr
How Far Is Kafr Şaqr From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,398 km | E (99deg) |
| Moscow | 2,816 km | N (8deg) |
| Paris | 3,173 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 3,470 km | NW (321deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,331 km | E (98deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,082 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Singapore | 8,234 km | E (98deg) |
| New York | 8,994 km | NW (312deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Kafr Şaqr?
Kafr Şaqr next changes its clocks on October 29, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Kafr Şaqr's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kafr Şaqr and you would surface in the open ocean, near 30.8deg S, 148.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kafr Şaqr
What time is it in Kafr Şaqr right now?
The current local time in Kafr Şaqr is 09:55 on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Kafr Şaqr follows the Africa/Cairo time zone.
What time zone is Kafr Şaqr in?
Kafr Şaqr 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 Kafr Şaqr?
Is Kafr Şaqr on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 14, 2026, Kafr Şaqr has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kafr Şaqr today?
In Kafr Şaqr today the sun rises at 06:55 and sets at 18:23, giving 11h 27m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kafr Şaqr tonight?
Over Kafr Şaqr tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 13.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Kafr Şaqr?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kafr Şaqr, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.