Time Now in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt 🇪🇬
Lat/Long: 27.92° N, 34.33° E
Elevation: 11 m above sea level
Population rank: #169 of 241 cities in Egypt by population
Governorate: South Sinai
IANA Timezone: Africa/Cairo
Solar time: clocks run about 45m 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
Clocks in Sharm el-Sheikh are set to UTC+02:00 under the Africa/Cairo zone. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. At about 11 m, Sharm el-Sheikh is practically at sea level. Sharm el-Sheikh is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 2102 km off. Modest in size, Sharm el-Sheikh still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Sharm el-Sheikh gets 12h 21m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:27 and sunset at 18:48.
Time & Daylight in Sharm el-Sheikh
Daylight Hours in Sharm el-Sheikh
Sharm el-Sheikh gets 12h 21m of daylight today. Sunrise in Sharm el-Sheikh is at 06:27 and sunset in Sharm el-Sheikh is at 18:48.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 22m near the December solstice to 13h 54m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 14 Sep ● | 05:06 | 06:27 | 12:38 | 16:08 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 05:06 | 06:27 | 12:38 | 16:07 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 05:07 | 06:28 | 12:37 | 16:06 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 05:07 | 06:28 | 12:37 | 16:06 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 05:08 | 06:29 | 12:37 | 16:05 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 05:08 | 06:29 | 12:36 | 16:04 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 05:09 | 06:29 | 12:36 | 16:04 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Sharm el-Sheikh
Sunrise
in Sharm el-Sheikh
↑
6:27 AM
Sunset
in Sharm el-Sheikh
↓
6:48 PM
Day Length
12h 21m
Dawn
in Sharm el-Sheikh
6:03 AM
Dusk
in Sharm el-Sheikh
7:12 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Sharm el-Sheikh
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
12.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:28
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:33
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Distances & Clock Changes in Sharm el-Sheikh
How Far Is Sharm el-Sheikh From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,102 km | E (93deg) |
| Moscow | 3,106 km | N (4deg) |
| Paris | 3,586 km | NW (319deg) |
| London | 3,883 km | NW (322deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,034 km | E (96deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,919 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Singapore | 7,929 km | E (99deg) |
| New York | 9,403 km | NW (314deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Sharm el-Sheikh?
Sharm el-Sheikh next changes its clocks on October 29, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Sharm el-Sheikh's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Sharm el-Sheikh and you would surface in the open ocean, near 27.9deg S, 145.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sharm el-Sheikh
What time is it in Sharm el-Sheikh right now?
The current local time in Sharm el-Sheikh is 15:43 on Monday, September 14, 2026. Sharm el-Sheikh follows the Africa/Cairo time zone.
What time zone is Sharm el-Sheikh in?
Clocks in Sharm el-Sheikh 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 Sharm el-Sheikh?
Sharm el-Sheikh is UTC+03:00 right now. To convert UTC to Sharm el-Sheikh local time, shift the clock 03:00 hours forward.
Is Sharm el-Sheikh on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of September 14, 2026, Sharm el-Sheikh has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sharm el-Sheikh today?
In Sharm el-Sheikh today the sun rises at 06:27 and sets at 18:48, giving 12h 21m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Sharm el-Sheikh tonight?
Tonight the moon over Sharm el-Sheikh is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 12.7%.
What is solar time in Sharm el-Sheikh?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Sharm el-Sheikh, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.