Current Time in Safaga, Egypt 🇪🇬
Lat/Long: 26.75° N, 33.94° E
Elevation: 13 m above sea level
Population rank: #141 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
Daylight Hours in Safaga
Safaga gets 13h 45m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset is at 19:35.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 27m near the December solstice to 13h 49m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 6 Jun ● | 04:16 | 05:50 | 12:42 | 16:10 | 19:35 | 21:05 |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 04:16 | 05:50 | 12:43 | 16:10 | 19:35 | 21:05 |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 04:16 | 05:50 | 12:43 | 16:10 | 19:36 | 21:06 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:16 | 05:50 | 12:43 | 16:10 | 19:36 | 21:06 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:16 | 05:50 | 12:43 | 16:10 | 19:37 | 21:07 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:16 | 05:50 | 12:43 | 16:10 | 19:37 | 21:07 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:16 | 05:50 | 12:44 | 16:11 | 19:37 | 21:07 |
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How Far Is Safaga From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,137 km | E (90deg) |
| Moscow | 3,239 km | N (4deg) |
| Paris | 3,660 km | NW (321deg) |
| London | 3,963 km | NW (323deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,062 km | E (94deg) |
| Singapore | 7,948 km | E (98deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,992 km | ENE (74deg) |
| New York | 9,465 km | NW (314deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Safaga?
Safaga next changes its clocks on October 29, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Safaga's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Safaga and you would surface in the open ocean, near 26.8deg S, 146.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Safaga
What time is it in Safaga right now?
The current local time in Safaga is 02:20 on Saturday, June 06, 2026. Safaga follows the Africa/Cairo time zone.
What time zone is Safaga in?
Safaga 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 Safaga?
Is Safaga on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Safaga is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 06, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Safaga today?
Today in Safaga: sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset is at 19:35, giving 13h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Safaga tonight?
The moon phase over Safaga tonight is Waning Gibbous with 73.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Safaga?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Safaga, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.