Current Time in Luxor, Egypt 🇪🇬
Lat/Long: 25.7° N, 32.64° E
Elevation: 89 m above sea level
Population rank: #16 of 241 cities in Egypt by population
Governorate: Luxor
IANA Timezone: Africa/Cairo
Solar time: clocks run about 50m 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 Luxor, Egypt is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Luxor currently observes EEST, UTC+3. Luxor keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Africa/Cairo time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Luxor sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Its elevation is a gentle 89 m. Luxor is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 2270 km off. A major centre in Egypt, Luxor keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Luxor Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Luxor
Luxor gets 11h 25m of daylight today. Sunrise in Luxor is at 06:51 and sunset in Luxor is at 18:16.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 32m near the December solstice to 13h 44m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Luxor and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Luxor right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Egypt
Cities Sharing Luxor's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Luxor.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 21 Oct ● | 05:31 | 06:51 | 12:34 | 15:50 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:32 | 06:51 | 12:33 | 15:50 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 05:32 | 06:52 | 12:33 | 15:49 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:33 | 06:52 | 12:33 | 15:49 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 05:33 | 06:53 | 12:33 | 15:48 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 05:34 | 06:53 | 12:33 | 15:47 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 05:34 | 06:54 | 12:33 | 15:47 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
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14-day Forecast for Luxor
Moon Phases & Times for Luxor
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
78.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 15:52
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:59
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Distances & Clock Changes in Luxor
How Far Is Luxor From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,270 km | E (86deg) |
| Moscow | 3,366 km | N (6deg) |
| Paris | 3,671 km | NW (322deg) |
| London | 3,981 km | NW (325deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,186 km | E (92deg) |
| Singapore | 8,061 km | E (97deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,150 km | ENE (73deg) |
| New York | 9,451 km | NW (313deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Luxor?
Luxor next changes its clocks on October 29, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Luxor's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Luxor and you would surface in the open ocean, near 25.7deg S, 147.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Luxor
What time is it in Luxor right now?
The current local time in Luxor is 20:19 on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Luxor follows the Africa/Cairo time zone.
What time zone is Luxor in?
Clocks in Luxor follow the Africa/Cairo IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Luxor?
Is Luxor on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 21, 2026, Luxor has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What moon phase is visible over Luxor tonight?
Tonight the moon over Luxor is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 78.2%.
What is solar time in Luxor?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Luxor, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.